Zahir Mosque, Malaysia. Built in 1912 in the city of Alor Setar, capital of the Malaysian state, Kedah, the Zahir mosque has been voted among the top ten most beautiful mosques in the world. We just don't know by who. Apparently, Kedah has a Quran reading competition every year, which is held in the mosque. [Details]. read more
Also, it was the second mosque built in history. Now, it is one of the largest mosques in the world after the al-Haram mosque in Mecca. One of the most important place of this mosque is Green Dome (the center of the mosque), where the tomb of the Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is located. read more
The Indian Subcontinent has some of the most beautiful mosques in the world. Other than the impressive Jama Masjid in Delhi, Badshahi Masjid in Lahore, and Faisal Masjid in Islamabad, there are tons of mosques that reflect the unique folk architecture of their respective regions; however, in recent years Wahhabi funded mosques are taking over the cultural landscape of South Asia. read more
Mosques are some of the most stunning pieces of architecture that can be found. But don’t take my word for it. Let’s take a look at some of the most beautiful mosques in the world as examples. read more