These are some of the most beautiful mosques from around the world

Mosques across the world have long been celebrated not just for being the religious seat for Muslims but also cultural, architectural, and artic wonders. The towering minarets, carved domes, and the intricate hand carving and painting on the walls are keys to knowledge about the Islamic culture and its teachings, and speak of the time they were built in.
As the world celebrates the holy month of Ramadan and mosques around the world gear up for Eid celebrations, let’s take a look at some of the world’s most beautiful mosques that inspire awe.
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Iran

A stunning evidence of Iranian architecture, the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is located in Ishfahan. Built between 1602 and 1619 during the reign of Sheikh Abbas I, it is also  a multifunctional space with a hospital, a bath, a royal mint, and a royal caravanserai.

Al-Aqsa Mosque, Old City of Jerusalem

Considered the third-holiest site of Islamic pilgrimage, the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the UESCO-recognised old city of Jerusalem is a holy site for Muslims and Jews. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad was transported here from the Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca before He ascended to heaven.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, UAE

Built as recently as 1996 Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in UAE incorporates different styles of Islamic architectures. With a height of 100 metres, the mosque features 82 domes, over a thousand columns, 24 catar gold gilded chandeliers, and the largest hand-knotted carpet in the world.

Aqsunqur Mosque, Cairo

Built in the Ottoman style back in the 14th century, the Aqsunqur Mosque in Cairo houses mausoleums of its founder Shams El-Din Aqsunqur and his sons. The beautiful building features typical Iznik tiles in the shape of cypress trees.
Blue Mosque, Turkey

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is commonly known as Blue Mosque because of 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles on its grand ceiling. Built during the Ottoman Empire between 1609 and 1616, the mosque is built in a mix of traditional Islamic and zantine Chrian architectural styles. It is surrounded 6 minarets that seem to be piercing into the sky along with five main domes and eight secondary domes in the exterior.

Jama Masjid, Delhi

Jama Masjid is the final architectural extravagance the maker of Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan. The second largest mosque in the country, Jama Masjid sits in the middle of Old Delhi and has three main gates, four towers and two 40-metre high minarets. It is built in traditional Mughal architectural style and is positioned in the direction of Mecca.

Ubudiah Mosque, Kuala Lumpur

Considered to be the most beautiful place of worship in Malaysia, the Ubudiah Mosque in Kuala Kangsar was built Sultan Idris Mushidul Azam Shah as a gesture of thanksgiving after recovering from an illness. It has four minarets and a stunning golden dome.
Wazir Khan Mosque, Pakan

Located in Lahore, the Wazir Khan Mosque in Pakan has been standing tall and proud since the 17th century. Graced with fresco paintings and tiles in stunning colours of cerulean, cobalt blue, purples, oranges, greens, and yellows, the mosque also commands an unparalleled view of the Kashmiri Bazaar in Lahore.
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