The roof has four squat, helical domes that are supported by one centrally placed pillar. One enters the mosque through double-winged wooden doors. Al Bidaya Mosque, dating back to 1446 ...

Discover seven mosque projects redefining spiritual spaces, creatively merging context and functional requirements.

such as domes and minarets, which were historically used for the call to prayer. These had the additional purpose of signifying the function of the building as a mosque and were used by rulers and ...

Jumeirah Mosque blends these influences seamlessly into the yellow-pink sandstone structure, where the minarets and dome are embellished with stunning deep relief carvings. These details are ...

TEHRAN - A restoration project for Moshir Mosque, a treasured Qajar-era landmark in the heart of Shiraz, is set to commence in the coming days, the tourism chief of Fars province said on Sunday.

Four domes, unequal in size, are huddled close to one another, giving the mosque its unique appearance. They were built in ascending disk-like layers with multiple domes one on top of the other.

"When I went for a tour across India for 'dharma prachar' (propagation of religion), the dome of most of the mosques resembled that of a temple, and you will find symbols of 'Sanatan' inside them ...

Mosques like this one have seen their domes removed, minarets changed and pagoda-style roofs added as the state has expanded its influence on worship. It's claimed that what is happening is a slow ...

Since the early 1600s, the Blue Mosque has been quite the sight to behold, with an array of domes, semidomes and minarets (or narrow towers). It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul.