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
A thread…
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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Japan, renowned for its rich cultural heritage & deep historical roots, has gently incorporated Islam into its societal fabric. The story of Islam's introduction to Japan is one of cultural exchange & mutual respect.
A thread on Islam & Mosques in Japan...
1/ Islam made its way to Japan through various channels, including trade, academic exchanges, and diplomatic relations. As early as the 8th century, Japan interacted with Islamic civilizations via trade routes linking it to the Muslim world.
2/ However, it wasn't until the modern era that Islam became more visible in Japan.
Ever wondered who paved the way for the age of algorithms?
It was a 9th-century Muslim genius, mathematician, geographer & astronomer, Abu Abdallah Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi - also known as the Father of Algebra
A thread on the incredible Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi…
1/ Even the term algorithm is Al-Khwarizmi translated into Latin!
The scientist and mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi lived from 780 to 850 AD in Persia and Iraq.
2/ Al-Khwarizmi's most significant contribution to mathematics was the development of algebra. His book, "Kitab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala" (The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing), introduced systematic methods for solving linear and quadratic equations.
Latinized names of scholars who worked within Islamic culture and wrote mostly in Arabic.
Some are amongst the greatest minds in human history.
A thread…
1/ Ibn Sinã
Latinized
Avicenna
(11th c. CE)
The Muslim world's preeminent philosopher/physician, flourishing during the Islamic Golden Age. His book Qanün ut-Tibb influenced Europe until the 16th c. Of Persian birth but wrote mostly in Arabic.
2/ Ibn Rushd
Latinized
Averroës
(12th c. CE)
Arab Andalusian polymath who wrote on many subjects, including philosophy and medicine. The most influential commentator on Aristotle, he was known in the West as the 'Father of Rationalism.'
Turkey is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, natural beauty & ancient history. The country is at the point where Europe & Asia collide - it is this transcontinental culture-clash that enriches Turkey’s heritage.
A thread on Turkey’s beautiful cities & villages...
1/ Safranbolu A town in the Black Sea region of northern Turkey, once a stop on the trade route between Europe and the Orient. Its Ottoman architecture includes the old Çarşı district, with hundreds of preserved, red-roofed Ottoman houses on cobblestone streets
1.1/ Safranbolu is more of a museum-city, with its cobblestone streets, hill houses & natural beauty evidence of its worthiness of being declared a cultural asset. It was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites due to its well-preserved Ottoman era houses & architecture
For #StarWarsDay here is the awesome work of @_Muratpalta who illustrates iconic movies in Ottoman miniature style.
‘Ottoman Star Wars’ is one of his most renowned works #MayThe4thBeWithYou
A thread on @_Muratpalta Ottoman miniature take on movies…
1/ Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, Ottoman Miniature Style @_Muratpalta
A 1971 fantasy film which tells the story of a poor child named Charlie Bucket who, after finding a Golden Ticket in a chocolate bar, visits Willy Wonka's chocolate factory with four other children
As you probably guessed, this work depicts the final moments of Scarface (1983), where Tony Montana takes revenge on a team of assassins who have infiltrated his lavish compound
Arabic has many names and epithets for the lion. Almost all are poetic and rarely used outside of literary texts and proper names. The only generic word for lion is أسد (asad), lioness is لبؤة (labu'ah) & cub is شبل (shibl.)