12 Stunning Mosques Across The Globe To Add Onto Your Travel List

Ramadhan Mubarak to all our fellow Muslim Klook-ers! We know it's going to be a very different and possibly difficult Ramadhan for most of us this year, but keep your spirits high and always remember that better days are ahead.

While you may not be able to visit a masjid this year, we've compiled a list of 12 stunning mosques across the globe (with 3 'representatives' from Malaysia!) for you to add onto your travel list once it's ok to travel again.

The Great Mosque of Mecca is the largest and holiest mosque in the world and was built to enclose the Ka'bah. With more than hundred gates and huge minarets - the mosque welcomes millions of worshippers each year as Muslims from all across the globe step foot here during their hajj and umrah pilgrimage.

Nicknamed the 'Pink Mosque', the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Iran. With its vibrant tones, intricate pink-coloured tiles, beautiful stained glass windows and a floor covered with Persian rugs - it's an architectural masterpiece that will make you feel like you're stepping into a kaleidoscope!

The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the world's largest mosques and is capable of accommodating 40,000 worshippers and visitors at once! The mosque houses 82 domes, over 1,000 columns, 24-carat Swarovski crystal chandeliers, beautiful reflective pools, the world's largest carpet amongst other architectural marvels.

Popularly known as the Blue Mosque, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque dominates Istanbul's stunning skyline. Its ceiling gleams with 20,000 blue Iznik tiles that dazzle its visitors with their beautiful blue, green and turquoise hues. The tiles are decorated with intricate motives of flowers, trees and abstract patterns and are well-lit by sunlight that shines through the mosque's 260 stained-glass windows.

The Jama Masjid in Delhi is a white marble and red-sandstone mosque that is the last architectural masterpiece of Shah Jahan (the emperor who also built the Taj Mahal). The mosque is a built on an elevation of 10m and is a quiet sanctuary away from the hectic bustle of Old Delhi.

Also known as the Pink Mosque of Malaysia, the Putra Mosque is Putrajaya's most distinctive landmark. It is located on the banks of the scenic Putrajaya Lake and can accommodate more than 15,000 people at once. Constructed in rose-tinted granite, the mosque has a desert-pink hue and looks absolutely beautiful against the sunset.

Known as the largest and best-preserved mosque in China - the Great Mosque of Xi'an is a stunning merge of traditional Chinese architecture and elegant Islamic practicalities. The mosque is surrounded by serene gardens and prayer services are held five times a day within the prayer hall that can hold 1,000 people at a time.

The Hassan II Mosque is the largest mosque in Africa, located in Casablanca, Morocco. It overlooks the atlantic ocean and is best known for its 700-feet-tall minaret that has become a famous city landmark. The mosque is a showcase of fine Moroccan artisanship with its hand-carved stone and intricate mosaic tile work.

Here's another Malaysia representative! This mosque in Shah Alam is the largest in Malaysia and second largest in Southeast Asia. The mosque is fondly known as the "Blue Mosque" of Malaysia and got its name because of the mosque's blue stained glass and beautiful blue dome (in fact, it's the largest dome of a religious building in the world!).

The Hagia Sophia is one of the largest and most beautiful buildings in the world. The mosque was formerly a Christian cathedral and was then converted into an Ottoman imperial mosque - it is now a museum with a gigantic dome that is visible from miles away. The interior of the Hagia Sophia is covered with gold mosaic and marble pillars - it's gonna be hard not to let out a gasp of amazement the moment you step in.

Malaysians are technically unable to visit Israel without written permission from the goverment, but we still think the Al Aqsa Mosque is deserving of a space on this piece. The Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site in Islam, and its name means 'farthest mosque', a reference to the journey Muhammad is believed to have made on his way to heaven. The mosque was rebuilt several times over its history due to being repeatedly hit by earthquakes and tragic events - it is and always will be the center piece of the struggle of the complex and war-torn city of Jerusalem.

Malaysia's Federal Territory Mosque is also nicknamed 'The Mosque In the Garden' as it is located in the heart of a beautiful garden, surrounded by a moat. It is also known as the Jewel of Kuala Lumpur and a walk through the mosque will make you feel as if you're travelling through the best parts of the world due to the various architectural elements adopted from countries like Turkey, India, Morocco and Iran.

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