10 Most Beautiful Mosques Around the World (Location & Size)
10 most beautiful Mosques with pictures from around the World:
Here are some of the amazing mosques photos in the World with complete information.
1. Al-Haram Mosque (Makkah; Saudia Arabia):
Al-Haram most beautiful Mosque in Saudi Arabia
Al-Haram Mosque Saudi Arabia
Capacity 4,000,000
City Mecca (Makkah)
The Al-Haram Mosque is also known as the ‘Grand Mosque’.
It is the first ever built mosque and Quran explains its significance, it said that this Mosque was the first house that was built for people to worship Allah (SWT). The Mosque is located in the city of Mecca; Saudi Arabia.
It is the most beautiful and biggest Mosque ever in the World covering up to 400,800 square meters of the area which means about 99 acres of land. This Mosque surrounds the holiest place; the Ka’aba.
2. Masjid an-Nabwi (Madinah; Saudia Arabia):
World's second largest Mosque Masjid-e-Nabvi
Masjid an-Nabwi
Capacity 1,000,000
Area 400,000
City Madina
Masjid an-Nabwi Mosque is located in the city of Madina. It was built by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). That is why it is often called as the Prophet’s Mosque.
This Mosque is the second holiest place in Islam. Masjid an-Nabwi Mosque is among the second largest Mosque in the entire world and it is known to be the second most beautiful Mosque built in the history of Islam.
Green Dome is the most important part of this Mosque, which is the center of the Mosque. In this dome, the tomb of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) is located.
3. Faisal Mosque (Islamabad; Pakistan):
beautiful Faisal Mosque Islamabad
Faisal Mosque Islamabad
Capacity 200,000
Area 5,000
City Islamabad
In the south-east and southern Asia, this beautiful Mosque is the largest one ever built. Faisal Mosque is extremely beautiful and large from the inside. It can accommodate a large number of Muslims at a time.
Faisal Mosque was the largest Mosque from 1986 till 1993 before the Hassan II mosque was built in Morocco and before the expansion of Al-Haram Mosque and Masjid an-Nabwi.
Now, Faisal Mosque is the 4th largest Mosque in the World.
4. Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Istanbul; Turkey):
beautiful blue mosque turkey
Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Capacity 10,000
Area 73 x 65
City Istanbul
This beautiful Mosque is known as the “Blue Mosque” because there are up to 20,000 tiles that are blue in color which decorate the walls of this Mosque. Its official name is, however, Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
It is a most famous Mosque. It is considered highly beautiful and the sultan really spent a huge amount of money in building this Mosque. It was built in the year 1616.
5. Grand Jamia Mosque (Lahore, Pakistan):
Asia biggest Grand Jamia Mosque
Grand Jamia Mosque Lahore
Capacity 70,000
Cost $39 million
City Lahore
The Grand Jamia Mosque is located in Bahria Town, Lahore, Pakistan. It is the 3rd largest and grandest Mosque in Pakistan and 7th largest Mosque in the World, with a capacity of 70,000 worshipers. It was inaugurated on Eid al-Adha on 6 October 2014.
The structure comprises of 4 minarets, each standing tall at 165 ft. and a Grand Dome in the center, which is surrounded by 20 smaller domes. The fascinating feature about this masterpiece is that the exterior consists of 4 million, 2.5 inches handmade Multani tiles made from special Multanimitti and hand placed by the craftsmen. Placing these tiles alone took 4 years to complete.
6. Mohammed Bin Abdulwahab Mosque (Qatar):
Mohammed Bin Abdulwahab Mosque Qatar
Mohammed Bin Abdulwahab Mosque
Capacity 30,000 (max)
Area 175,164
City Doha
Mohammed Bin Abdulwahab Mosque is also known as the Qatar state Mosque.
It is also called the national Mosque of Qatar. It is named after Muhammad Ibn Abdul-Wahhab, a Muslim preacher, and scholar from the Najd, who founded the Islamic sect named Wahhabism.
The mosque is located in Doha, capital of Qatar. However, this Mosque was built in the year 2011. The Mosque covers a total area of 175,164 sq.m.
Beside that, this largest Mosque can easily accommodate around 25,000 to 30,000 people at a time.
7. Crystal Mosque (Malaysia):
Malaysia's Stunning Crystal Mosque
Crystal Mosque
Capacity 2000(max)
Area 2,146.12
City Pulau Wan Man
Malaysia’s Stunning Crystal Mosque; As you can conclude from the name that it has to be among the most beautiful Mosque. It is constructed using steel, glass, and a lot of crystal. As you can see in the picture, the crystal adds great beauty to the building.
However, it is a small Mosque and it can only accommodate around 1500 to 2000 people at a time. But it is known for its beauty.
8. QolSharif Mosque (Russia):
Russia beautiful Qolsharif Mosque
Qolsharif Mosque
Capacity 6,000
Built 2005
City Kazan Kremlin
Russia QolSharif Mosque was built in the sixteenth century. It was known as the largest and beautiful Mosque in the country. But it was destroyed during the storming in Kazan by Ivan the Terrible in the sixteenth century.
However, it was rebuilt the same way. And it is one of the most beautiful Mosque in Russia and entire World, one can ever see. Moreover, it is more of a museum now, but at big Muslim celebrations, many Muslims visit this Mosque.
9. Taj ul-Mosque (Bhopal; India):
Taj ul Mosque Bhopal India
Taj ul Masjid
Capacity 175,000
Area 90,000
City Bhopal
The word used as the name of this Mosque; Taj-ul Mosque, means ‘The Crown of Mosques’. This Mosque is located in Bhopal, India. It is also one of the largest Mosque in Asia and other than that, at daytime, this Mosque is used as an Islamic school for Muslim children.
It has a pink facade with 2 octagonal minarets. Each of the minarets consists of 18 floors along with marble domes. Its impressive hallway and splendid walls and floors resemble the Mughal architecture. It is surely a beautiful mosque in India.
It also has a large courtyard with a double-story gateway along with 4 recessed archways and 9 multi-fold openings in the main hall of the Mosque.
10. Nasir al-Molk Mosque (Iran):
Nasir al mulk mosque Shiraz Iran
Nasir al molk mosque
Built 1888
Known Pink Mosque
City Shiraz
Nasir al Molk Mosque is also known as a colorful pink Mosque. No doubt, it is the most beautiful Mosque, located in Shiraz, Iran. It was built from 1876 to 1888 (12 years), by the order of Mirza Hasan Ali (Nasir al Molk), a Qajar ruler.
I have seen Stained glass work in many architectural buildings, however, the stained glass in The Nasir al Mulk Mosque is Exceptional
Conclusion:
So, that is all about the fascinating and largest mosques Worldwide. These stunning Mosques have the power to catch the eyes and win the hearts of the Muslims.
In short, the list of most beautiful Mosques are the gems of the World that attract the attention of the people.
