The mosque, constructed by Goharshad, the wife of Shahrokh Teimoori, in 821 AH, features a large central courtyard surrounded by four porticos.

Mosques are more than just places of prayer — they are breathtaking works of art that reflect centuries of history, culture, and craftsmanship. From intricate tilework to towering minarets, each ...

Moseak, muskey, moschy, mos’keh. This is how the word ‘mosque’ was spelt in English language between the 15th and 17th ...

The Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque or Pink Mosque is a traditional mosque in Shiraz, Iran, located in Goade-e-Araban place (near the famous Shah Cheragh mosque).

Once an important station on the Silk Road, with its historic mosques, minarets and ancient clay buildings, Yazd has resisted other Iranian cities' rush for modernity. It may possibly be the most ...

The Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, built by Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE, is another sacred site for Muslims. One of its most distinctive features is the series of giant umbrellas in the courtyard, which ...