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The wonders of Islamic architecture
By Web Desk
Published: April 18, 2015
With the widespread growth of Islam over the centuries, the fusion of distinct architectural styles and traditional Islamic art has given the world some of the most intricate and breathtaking architecture ever seen.
The ceilings of mosques in particular are a focal point of mosques. Islamic architecture draws heavily on mathematics and geometry, especially in the Arab world.
The repeating perfect spirals and geometric forms are reminiscent of the intricate mandalas found in Buddhist art as well. Iran especially, is known for its extraordinary collection of stunning mosques.
Read: Red Juma Mosque opens after 90 years in Russia
Here’s a look at some of the mosques:
Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore
The mosque is famous for its extensive faience tile work. It has been described as ‘a mole on the cheek of Lahore’.
Wazir Khan mosque was built in seven years, starting around 1634–1635 AD, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan.
PHOTO: SALMAN ARIF
Bahaud-din Naqshband Mausoleum, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
The Mausoleum of Saint Bakhouddin Naqshbandi is one of the most important shrines for Muslims. Believers from different muslim countries come here to ask for healing and for their wishes to be fulfilled.
The complex also includes the museum, which keeps the true information about Sufi and Sufism; Sufi wearing, books and other expositions.
PHOTO: ZAK WHITEMAN
Al Soltan Qalawoon Mosque
The mosque is located in the capital city of Egypt.
PHOTO: ABDELRAHMAN ASSEM
Fatima Masumeh Shrine
The shrine of Fatima Masumeh is situated in Qom, Iran. Thousands of Shia muslims travel to Qom every year, to honour Fatima and seek her blessings.
PHOTO: FATIMA MASOUMEH
PHOTO: IMGUR.COM
Nasir al Mulk Mosque
Located in Shiraz, Iran, Nasir al Mulk Mosque is also known as the ‘pink mosque.‘ The mosque uses coloured glass in its facade, and also displays other traditional elements in its design.
PHOTO: RAMIN RAHMANI NEJAD
PHOTO: MY2200
By Web Desk
Published: April 18, 2015
With the widespread growth of Islam over the centuries, the fusion of distinct architectural styles and traditional Islamic art has given the world some of the most intricate and breathtaking architecture ever seen.
The ceilings of mosques in particular are a focal point of mosques. Islamic architecture draws heavily on mathematics and geometry, especially in the Arab world.
The repeating perfect spirals and geometric forms are reminiscent of the intricate mandalas found in Buddhist art as well. Iran especially, is known for its extraordinary collection of stunning mosques.
Read: Red Juma Mosque opens after 90 years in Russia
Here’s a look at some of the mosques:
Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore
The mosque is famous for its extensive faience tile work. It has been described as ‘a mole on the cheek of Lahore’.
Wazir Khan mosque was built in seven years, starting around 1634–1635 AD, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan.
PHOTO: SALMAN ARIF
Bahaud-din Naqshband Mausoleum, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
The Mausoleum of Saint Bakhouddin Naqshbandi is one of the most important shrines for Muslims. Believers from different muslim countries come here to ask for healing and for their wishes to be fulfilled.
The complex also includes the museum, which keeps the true information about Sufi and Sufism; Sufi wearing, books and other expositions.
PHOTO: ZAK WHITEMAN
Al Soltan Qalawoon Mosque
The mosque is located in the capital city of Egypt.
PHOTO: ABDELRAHMAN ASSEM
Fatima Masumeh Shrine
The shrine of Fatima Masumeh is situated in Qom, Iran. Thousands of Shia muslims travel to Qom every year, to honour Fatima and seek her blessings.
PHOTO: FATIMA MASOUMEH
PHOTO: IMGUR.COM
Nasir al Mulk Mosque
Located in Shiraz, Iran, Nasir al Mulk Mosque is also known as the ‘pink mosque.‘ The mosque uses coloured glass in its facade, and also displays other traditional elements in its design.
PHOTO: RAMIN RAHMANI NEJAD
PHOTO: MY2200
