The architecture of the future mosque was the subject of a special seminar organized by the “Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture” (AFAMA) and the “Library of Alexandria” last Wednesday, ...

The Islamic Architecture style has a diverse history, spanning over a millennium, stretching from Western Africa to Europe to Eastern Asia. Beginning in early 7th century Arabia, this form of ...

The whole world is a mosque, the Prophet Muhammad once said. With pious intent, a faithful Muslim can conjure a mosque almost anywhere, transforming a desert sand dune, airport departure lounge or ...

Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression. Originating in the 7th century CE, this architectural tradition spans ...

Discover the world's largest mosques, architectural marvels that cater to millions of worshippers and showcase the grandeur of Islamic culture. These religious structures symbolize faith, history, and ...

Camlica Mosque stands proudly above Istanbul, offering a breathtaking view of the city that bridges Europe and Asia. As one ...

At two very different houses of worship—the Jumaa Mosque, in urban Qatar, and the Sacred Heart Cathedral, in rural Kenya—there’s a moment of revelation at the threshold of sacred space. That critical ...

The Great Umayyad Mosque of Damascus, one of the oldest and most important religious monuments in the Islamic world, embodies ...

The Chinese government has removed domes and other Arab-style characteristics from mosques in Xining, a city in Qinghai Province, China, as part of its current “sinicization” campaign. What’s ...

Mosques have long been places of wonder, in which the elegance and serenity of the architecture have enhanced the atmosphere of worship. But in recent years, alas, new ones have looked much less ...

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City is building the world’s first net-zero energy mosque, set to open in October. Powered entirely by solar energy and passive cooling, the mosque blends sustainable technology ...

Editor’s Note: Kishwar Rizvi is an Associate Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture at Yale University. She is the author of “The Transnational Mosque: Architecture and Historical Memory in the ...