Eid al-Fitr translates as "the festival of the breaking of the fast" & marks the end of Ramadan. On Eid, many Muslims attend the mosque for Eid prayer.
To celebrate #EidAlFitr here are 24 exquisite domes & minarets, adorning mosques across the world #EidMubarak
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1/ Green Mosque, Turpan, China
Located in the center of the XinJiang province in an area known as the "Turpan Depression", the lowest & hottest place in China.
This a close up of the entrance and two central minarets to 'the green mosque' #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
2/ Putra Mosque (Pink Mosque), Malaysia
Construction of the mosque began in 1997 and was completed two years later. The pink-domed Mosque is constructed with rose-tinted granite. The mosque can accommodate 15,000 worshippers #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
3/ Karbala Mosque, Iraq
This picture captures a mosque situated in Karbala, Iraq. Every year, millions of pilgrims visit the city to observe Ashura, which marks the anniversary of Imam Husayn`s death #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
4/ Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Iran
Built during the Safavid Empire by chief architect Mohammadreza Isfahani, during the reign of Shah Abbas I of Persia. Construction of the mosque started in 1603 and was finished in 1619. #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
5/ Sherdor Madrasah, Uzbekistan
Part of the Registan architectural ensemble, it was a well-known Muslim educational institution, where outstanding philosophers & theologians studied. Built by order of Ashtarkhanid Yalantgush Bahadur in 1619-1636 #EidMubarak2022#EidUlFitr
6/ Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco
It is the second largest functioning mosque in Africa. Its minaret is the world's second tallest minaret at 210 metres. Completed in 1993, it was designed by Michel Pinseau under the guidance of King Hassan II #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
7/ Jāmeh Mosque of Yazd, Yazd Province, Iran
The 14th-century mosque is still in use today. It was built under Ala'oddoleh Garshasb of the Al-e Bouyeh dynasty. The mosque was rebuilt between 1324 & 1365, & is an outstanding 14th century building of Iran #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
8/ Sachal Sarmast, Sindh, Pakistan
Sachal Sarmast (1739 - 1829) was a Sufi poet & is also popularly known as Shair-e-Haft Zaban (poet of seven languages) and Sartaj-us-Shuara. This tomb with mosque was built in his honour #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
9/ Sheikh Zayed Grand, Abu Dhabi, UAE
The largest mosque in the country, it is the key place of worship for daily prayers. Built between 1994 and 2007, the project was launched by the late president of the UAE Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan #EidMubarak2022#EidUlFitr
An Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque, it also attracts large numbers of tourist visitors. It was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I #EidMubarak2022#EidUlFitr
12/ Great Mosque of Sana'a, Yemen
One of the oldest mosques in the world, it is said to have been founded in the early Islamic period, suggested to be in 633. The earliest recorded renovations occurred under Caliph al-Alid I in the early 8th century #EidMubarak2022#EidUlFitr
13/ 99 Domes Mosque, Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Built in 2020, one of the most unique mosques in the world and in Indonesia and is the center of Muslim activities in Makassar, the eastern region of Indonesia #EidMubarak2022#EidUlFitr
14/ Larabanga Mosque, Sudan
Built 1421 in the Sudanese architectural style in the village of Larabanga, Ghana. It is the oldest mosque in the country and one of the oldest in West Africa, and has been referred to as the "Mecca of West Africa” #EidMubarak2022#EidUlFitr
15/ Asma Bint Alawi Mosque, Muscat, Oman
Inspired by Moroccan architectural styles. It features a central colourful decorated dome, as well as a clock tower as its minaret. The mosque also has a fountain in its courtyard, & maze-shaped flower basins #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
16/ Imamzadeh Ibrahim and Imamzadeh Muhammad Mahruq Mosque, Iran
Dates back to the Timurid and Safavid period in 10th century AH. Amazing tile-works of the portico, the entrance includes inscriptions which are from Shah Tahmasb I era #EidMubarak2022#EidUlFitr
17/ Al Noor Mosque, Sharjah, UAE
Located on the Khaled lagoon at the Buhaira Corniche. It is of Turkish Ottoman design and was influenced by the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Turkey #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
18/ Central Mosque of St. Petersburg, Russia
When opened in 1913, it was the largest mosque in Europe outside Turkey, the dome is 39 meters high. It can accommodate up to 5000 worshippers & is renowned for its beautiful blue tiles #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
19/ Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo, Egypt
One of the oldest and most important mosques in Egypt. It is considered a source for enlightenment. The cornerstone of Al-Azhar Mosque was laid on Ramadan 14, 359 AH - 970 AD image @thebluecairo#EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
20/ Al Azizia Mosque, Mecca, Saudia Arabia
Al Azizia mosque is a majestic Islamic style building of 23,140m2, located just minutes away from Al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is capable of accommodating up to 25,000 worshippers #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
21/ Spiral Mosque, Doha, Qatar
The mosque of the Kassem Darwish Fakhroo Islamic Centre is a recent construction & one of Doha's famous landmarks. It is not a traditional Qatari mosque but a replica of the Great Mosque of Al-Mutawwakil, Samarra in Iraq #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
22/ Beemapally Mosque, Kerala, India
Beemapally is a region within the city of Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala, India.
This stunning pink mosque was built to honour Syedunnisa Beema Beevi who travelled from Arabia to establish Islam in Kerala #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
23/ Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine, Shiraz, Iran
Constructed in pre-Seljuk times to honour a relative of the fourth Imam. Renowned for its tiles, its two minarets, exterior dome, entrance vestibule & courtyard rooms, date from the late 18th & 19th centuries #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
24/ Cambridge Central Mosque, Cambridge, England
Completed in 2019. Europe’s first eco-sustainable mosque, its design incorporates local architecture, Islamic motifs & the use of timber to create interwoven pillars, with a glistening dome #EidMubarak#EidUlFitr
Thank you so much @tezilyas for sharing! Eid Mubarak 🥳 - hope you’ve had a wonderful day celebrating with your loved ones ❤️
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Arabic calligraphy is the most highly regarded element of Islamic art, as it is the language of Qur’an. The script has the potential for creating ornamental forms
Today, the art of Arabic calligraphy continues. Here are 20 contemporary artists redefining calligraphy
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1/ Influenced by her British and Pakistani heritage, artist Maaida Noor combines ancient techniques with modern expression. Through her work, she aims to reconnect with nature and spirituality, using harmonious geometries and vibrant colors as her language.
2/ Born in Tehran, @snasernia
began his career primarily as a calligrapher & typography artist. He turns Arabic letters into an abstract language, creating a new concept called Crazy Kufik & deconstructs the rules of Arabic & Persian writing
It is believed 2000 years ago in Persia, Arabs who conquered the Persian Empire enriched the recipe of snow chilled honey with milk & sugar #IceCreamDay
For #WorldIceCreamDay here are 25 frozen treats from Muslim cultures…
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1/ Es Doger, Indonesia
Made of shaved ice, coconut milk, coco pandan syrup, fermented sticky rice & fermented cassava. It is popular in Bandung, West Java & comes from Cirebon. Its name is derived from ‘es dorong gerobak’, which translates as ‘carousel-pushed ice.’#IceCreamDay
2/ Dondurma Ice Cream, Turkey
Dondurma is a Turkish mastic ice cream, typically including the ingredients cream, whipped cream, salep, mastic, and sugar. It is believed to originate from the city and region of Maraş and hence also known as Maraş ice cream #IceCreamDay
Chess is a significant part of Muslim history. The game originated in northern India in the 6th century AD & spread to Persia. When the Arabs conquered Persia, chess was taken up by the Muslim world
For #WorldChessDay here is the history of chess & Muslim heritage
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1/ The Indian ancestor of Chess was called chaturanga, developed in the 6th century AD meaning “4 Members”, it comes from the 4 military divisions of the Indian army: infantry, cavalry, elephantry, & chariotry.
Two women play Chaturanga, c. 1805 — c. 1815
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2/ Eventually, the game spread to Persia. After the Islamic Conquest of Persia, the game spread westward & a large portion of the Arabian population began to take up chess where it became known as Shatranj
Chess Piece as Seated Man, 13th c. Iran @KhaliliOnline
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The incredibly unique contemporary Bab Al-Salam Mosque in Oman is nothing like you’ve ever seen before!
Designed in the form of a circular disc, borrowing from the moon, the windows in the shape of its crescents & its glass ball pendant symbolises the vault of heaven
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1/ ‘Allahu Nur as Samawati wa al Ard’ means Allah is the Pure, Primordial Light of both the Heavens and the Earth.
Surah An-Nur ayat 35
Bab Al-Salam Mosque
2/ This is embodied in prayer that involves raising hands to the sides of the face, proclaiming Allah Akbar, and entering a peaceful and silent world where there is a connection with the divine. This state of surrender is what true prayer is all about.