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The World’s Most Famous Mosques

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Since ancient times, Muslims all over the world have built mosques that are renowned for their spectacular architectural beauty. In no particular order, the list below include some of the most beautiful mosques that have stood the test of time and are still is use by Muslims all over the world.

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Al-Masjid Haram Sharif, Saudi Arabia Report Abuse
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Masjid an-Nabawi, Saudi Arabia Report Abuse
Mosque of the Prophet is one of the holiest sites in Islam and is the final burial site for Prophet Muhammad.
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Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem, Israel Report Abuse
Part of the “Sacred Noble Sanctuary,” the mosque stood on a site regarded as the holiest site in Judaism.
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Ummayad Mosque, Syria Report Abuse
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Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel Report Abuse
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Proberbly the most well-known mosque.
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Ortaköy mosque in Istanbul. Turkey Report Abuse
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Azhar sharif Report Abuse
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Rustem Paca Mosque, Turkey Report Abuse
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Sultan Hassan Mosque, Egypt Report Abuse
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Kocatepe Mosque, Turkey Report Abuse
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Blue Mosque, Armenia Report Abuse
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Ulugh Beg Madrassa, Uzbekistan Report Abuse
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Shah Faisal Masjid, Pakistan Report Abuse
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Islamic Center of America, USA Report Abuse
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Ibn Tulun Mosque, Egypt Report Abuse
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Sheikh Zayed Mosque, United Arab Emirates Report Abuse
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Badshahi Mosque, Pakistan Report Abuse
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the first and greatest mosque on earth Report Abuse
Gaza is one of the greatest mosqus in the world.It is the first mosque on earth .We hope god brings the person or people who are going to save it.Ask god each 5 prayers a day to save gaza mosque as soon as possible.
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Great Mosque of Djenné, Mali Report Abuse
A World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988, this mosque is the largest mud brick building in the world.
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Koutoubia Mosque, Morocco Report Abuse
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Hassan II Mosque, Morocco Report Abuse
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very beautiful mosque build on the water
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Great Mosque of Xi’an, China Report Abuse
This is one of the oldest mosques in China that was built in 685-762A, during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong.
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Baitul Mukarram, Bangladesh Report Abuse
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Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği Turkey Report Abuse
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Masjid-i-Jahan Numa, India Report Abuse
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Pul-e Khishti, Afghanistan Report Abuse
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Shah Mosque, Iran Report Abuse
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Great Mosque of Samarra, Iraq Report Abuse
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Cordoba Umayhad Mosque Report Abuse
The kingdom of Alandalus, the pinnacle of Islamic learning and scholarship and a symbol of tolerance.
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This mosque is really beautifull
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great mosque
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Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat , Bangladesh Report Abuse
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Mosque of Omar, East Jerusalem, Israel Report Abuse
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Masjid Agung Demak, Indonesia Report Abuse
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Ketchaoua Mosque, Algeria Report Abuse
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Chinguetti Mosque, Mauritania Report Abuse
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Babri Mosque, India Report Abuse
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Blue Mosque, Tabriz, Iran Report Abuse
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cristal mosque in Kuala Terengganu(Malaysia) Report Abuse
whole mosque is covered with glass, and very beautiful at night.
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Istiqlal Mosque, Indonesia Report Abuse
The largest mosque in South East Asia, it was built to celebrate Indonesia’s independence from the Dutch.
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Great Mosque of Gaza, Gaza, Palestinian territories Report Abuse
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Masjid Jamek Mosque, Malaysia Report Abuse
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Al-‘Abbas Mosque, Iraq Report Abuse
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Baitunnur, Canada Report Abuse
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Grand Mosque Dubai, United Arab Emirates Report Abuse
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Niujie Mosque, China Report Abuse
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Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Brunei Report Abuse
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Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Oman Report Abuse
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Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, Malaysia Report Abuse
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Hassan Bek Mosque, Jaffa, Israel Report Abuse
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Jamkaran Mosque, Iran Report Abuse
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TOOBA MOSQUE KARACHI PAKISTAN Report Abuse
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Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman, Indonesia Report Abuse
The mosque became immensely symbolic when it was one of the buildings that survived when the 2004 tsunami devastated the city of Aceh.
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Larabanga Mosque, Ghana Report Abuse
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Jami Ul Alfar Mosque, Sri Lanka Report Abuse
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Putra Mosque, Malaysia Report Abuse
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Husayn ibn ‘Ali, Iraq Report Abuse
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Great Mosque of Kairouan, Tunisia Report Abuse
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Tooba Mosque, Pakistan Report Abuse
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Goharshad Mosque, Iran Report Abuse
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Jame Mosque, Iran Report Abuse
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Al ‘Askari Mosque, Iraq Report Abuse
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Id Kah Mosque, China Report Abuse
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Jama,a Al-Saleh - Sana,a Report Abuse
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Al-Fatih Mosque, Bahrain Report Abuse
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Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad , Algeria Report Abuse
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Zahir Mosque, Malaysia Report Abuse
Occupying an area of 11,558.3 sq. meters, the Zahir Mosque in the state of Kedah is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia. It was also voted the 10 most beautiful mosques in the world.
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Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia Report Abuse
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