Standing in the heart of Istanbul, where history, aesthetics and spirituality converge, the Blue Mosque, locally known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, continues to welcome visitors as a symbol of Ottoman ...

Nicosia’s central Selimiye mosque, one of Cyprus’ oldest and most beautiful landmarks, has reopened after spending five years under wraps as renovations were ongoing both inside and out. A ...

Inside the mosque, there is a simple mihrab – a niche in the wall which indicates the direction of Mecca, the direction in which Muslims face when praying – as well as a minbar – the flight ...

Whether you are a history enthusiast who is drawn to the beauty of Islamic heritage or a curious traveller eager to dive into the spiritual realm, Bangladeshi mosques can offer you an enchanting ...

Photo: iStock 2. Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), Turkey Istanbul's most iconic mosque is a head-turner, thanks to its six minarets and over 20,000 blue Iznik tiles that give it its famous name.

The mihrab or niche indicating the qibla, is perhaps the only indispensable or key element in a mosque. Interestingly the earliest mosques in Islam from the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did ...

A distinct feature of mosques in Bengal is the presence of multiple mihrabs, uncommon in other regions. The mihrab or niche indicating the qibla, is perhaps the only indispensable or key element in a ...

A new kind of politics of anxiety is taking shape among some Hindus of Himachal Pradesh. And mosques are the flashpoint around which Hindu radical groups are getting galvanised. In Kasumpti, ...

By Mirna K. When Pi, the protagonist of the Oscar-winning film Life of Pi (2012), first felt drawn to Islam, it was not through a lecture or a book on the faith, but rather, it was by observing how ...

Babnimnim Design Studio, based in Kuwait, is known for blending traditional architectural styles with modern design elements. One of its standout projects is the Mamluki Lancet Mosque, which draws ...

Located near the Arial Kha River in rural Madaripur, Bait Ur Raiyan Mosque is housed within a rectilinear brick volume, topped by a central dome and minarets at each of its four corners. While ...