Not only is this the holiest mosque in Islam and the largest in the world, but the building is also the most expensive in the ...

Discover the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in Jeddah, showcasing rare and sacred artefacts, contemporary art, and the rich heritage of Islamic civilization. Open until May 25, don't miss this cultural ...

It is part of a larger complex, known as Al-Haram al-Sharif ... of past and present. The mosque’s design incorporates influences from Mughal, Moorish and Ottoman architecture, evident in ...

It is part of a larger complex, known as Al-Haram al-Sharif ... creating a harmonious fusion of past and present. The mosque’s design incorporates influences from Mughal, Moorish and Ottoman ...

The Grand Mosque’s 216,800-square-meter Mataf ceiling demonstrates the architectural possibilities when using composites.

dozens of Jewish settlers entered the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque - Al-Haram Al-Sharif in Jerusalem, through the Al-Maghariba Gate, under heavy security provided by the Israeli Occupation forces.

The leaning minaret of Mosul in northern Iraq has been restored using its original brickwork, years after it was reduced to rubble under Islamic State group rule.France 24's James André was in ...

Nonetheless, contemporary architects have been successfully elevating mosque architecture, fulfilling its functional requirements creatively, while allowing the building's context to drive the form.

Unlike in most parts of India, mosques in Kashmir do not have domes—except for the Hazratbal mosque. Domes, usually linked to Islamic architecture, actually predate Islam. The first such structure was ...

Makkah, December 31, 2024, SPA -- The "Awn Al-Haram" (Al-Haram Aid) initiative, launched by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, has proven ...