10 Awesome Masjid in this Earth

Mosque is place of worship for Muslims, but the grandeur and the beauty of this place can be one of appeal for a Mosque. Now 10 Awesome Masjid in this Earth.

1. Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, Aceh, Indonesia



The mosque is located in the homeland of Indonesia was once a mosque kesultananan Aceh. Name Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is derived from the name of the Great Mosque built by Sultan Iskandar Muda in the year 1022 AH / 1612 AD. Judging from history, Mosque Baiturrahman has a high value for the people of Aceh, because since the Sultan Iskandar Muda until now still stands in the heart of the city of Banda Aceh. In addition to functioning as a place of worship and religious activities, mosque is also one of the attractions in Aceh.

2. Faisal Mosque, Islamabad, Pakistan



Faisal Mosque is located in the northern part of Islamabad and is the largest mosque in Pakistan even South Asia. With its unique shape, making this mosque into the most beautiful mosques in the world. The mosque is shaped like a dome tent with a form of unequal than most other mosques. The beauty of this mosque ever mentioned in the novel by Khaled Hosseini, entitled The Kite Runner.

3. Taj-UI Mosque, India


Construction of the mosque was started by Sultan Shah Jahan, the leader of Bhopal. The construction of this mosque had been halted because of unwarranted funds, Until 1971 the new mosque was built back. Mosque Taj-UI means "Crown of The Mosque".

4. Great Mosque Of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China


The mosque is located near the Drum Tower, Shannxi Province, China. This contrasts mosque design. Unlike other mosques which consists of the domes, the mosque is actually a bit like a kui in China. This mosque also includes the oldest mosque in the world that has existed since the year 742.

5. Badshashi Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan


When Faisal Mosque is the largest mosque in Pakistan, then the order to both held by Badshashi Mosque. Mugal era grandeur makes this building entrance into the most beautiful mosques in the world.

6. Jamek Mosque, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


Built in 1909, and is the oldest mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River which is where the origin of the city of Kuala Lumpur. The building of this mosque is inspired by the art of building Mogul, from the northern part of India.

7. Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul, Turki


Sultan Ahmed Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 AD during the reign of Sultan Ahmas 1. This mosque is the national mosque of Turkey, and is a historical mosque in Istanbul. This mosque is known as the Blue Mosque for the blue ceramic tiles adorn the walls and the interior.

8. An-Nawabi Mosque, Madinah, Arab Saudi


Masjid An-Nabawi is also called the Mosque of the Prophet, one of the reasons is this mosque is the final resting temapat Muslim Prophet Muhammad. Besides known as the Prophet's Mosque, the mosque is also considered the second holiest mosque for Muslims.

One of the most notable features of this site are the Green Dome in the middle of the mosque, where the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad was. The original building of this mosque is an open building. This mosque also serves as a community activity, the court and a religious school.

9. Haram Mosque, Mekah, Arab Saudi


Is the largest mosque in Duniamencakup an area of 400,800 square meters and can accommodate up to 4 million jamaah.Terletak in the city of Mecca, the mosque surrounds the Kaaba, where Muslims face in daily prayer times and is regarded as the holiest place on earth by Muslims . The mosque is also known as the Great Mosque.

10. Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque, Kairo


Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque known as a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt. As the name implies, this mosque was built on the orders of Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.

Located at the top of the castle, this Ottoman mosque, with a silhouette animation and two twin towers, is the most visible mosque in Cairo. This mosque was built to commemorate Tusun Pasha, Muhammad Ali's eldest son, who died in 1816. Together with the castle, the mosque was also used as one of the landmarks and tourist destinations in Cairo and is one of the first features that will be seen when approaching the city from any side.

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