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5 Unique Mosques Worldwide, So Amazing

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Kapanlagi.com - A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims that is rich in religious nuance. Besides being a place to perform prayers, mosques can be used for other religious activities such as Quran Education Park, holding religious lectures, and qurbani.

As a place of worship, mosques can also be a location that must be visited when traveling to a certain place. Therefore, now there are many unique mosques that are not only beautiful and unique in terms of their buildings and interiors, but also provide a comfortable impression when visited.

In addition to the Masjidil Haram in Mecca and the Masjid Nabawi in Medina, there are several mosques around the world that have unique and beautiful buildings. And become a place that you must visit when traveling abroad. Reported from various sources, here are 5 unique mosques in the world.

 

 

1. Crystal Mosque, Malaysia

The first unique mosque in the neighboring country of Indonesia is located in Malaysia, called the Crystal Mosque. True to its name, this mosque will appear like a crystal during the night. Most of the building is made of glass and steel, which makes the building look like a crystal when reflecting light.

This mosque, which has an area of 2,146 square meters, can accommodate 700 worshipers. Not only is the shape of the building unique and beautiful, but this mosque is also equipped with technological facilities and wifi network that can be used by mosque worshipers to read the electronic Quran.

2. Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Iran

The Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque and Rainbow Mosque, is another unique mosque located in Iran. From the outside, this mosque looks like a typical mosque, with towering minarets and domes. But when entering the inside of the mosque, stained glass fills the mosque building, giving a beautiful and grand impression.

It is recommended to visit the Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque in the morning. The beauty of the mosque will be extraordinary when the sunlight is reflected. The sunlight touching the stained glass will fill the mosque with beautiful colors.

3. Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi

The next unique mosque comes from Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which has an area of 22,412 square meters or equivalent to five football fields, can accommodate 40,960 worshipers. With more than 7,126 rooms, Sheikh Zayed Mosque is surrounded by pools that will reflect the shape of the mosque and provide a spectacular view.

This mosque has received 2 records from the Guinness World Records. The first record is the largest hand-woven carpet in the world, which measures 5,627 square meters. The second record is for the largest chandelier in a mosque. In addition to its beauty and uniqueness, Sheikh Zayed Mosque has a library facility with many books related to Islamic history that can be read by every worshiper who visits the mosque.

4. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Sri Lanka

Next is the unique Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque. This mosque, located in Sri Lanka, has its own uniqueness in its building. Because of its uniqueness, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque has become a popular tourist destination that must be visited when in Sri Lanka.

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Sri Lanka. This mosque, with its distinctive red and white building, is nicknamed the Red Mosque.

Designed uniquely resembling a candy palace, inside Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque is dominated by a turquoise green color. Like most mosques, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque is also equipped with 14 minarets. Despite its unique color and building shape, it does not diminish the spiritual value and function of the mosque.

5. Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Turkey

The last unique mosque is the Sultan Ahmed Mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is also known as the Blue Mosque, this is because in the past the interior of the mosque was filled with blue color. The location of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is close to a famous museum in Turkey, which is Hagia Sophia, which used to be a church and has now changed its function into a museum.

The mosque, which is 65 meters wide and 73 meters long, can accommodate 10,000 worshipers. And this mosque also witnesses the silent glory of the Ottoman Empire. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque has a magnificent architecture with 5 main domes, 6 minarets, and 8 secondary domes. This mosque, which has become an icon of the city of Istanbul, is open for tourist visits and will be temporarily closed during prayer times.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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