Fri, 29 Jun 2012 04:02:26 GMT | By Sherlwyn Tan, MSN Travel
The world’s most beautiful mosques

Al-Masjid al-Haram (Mecca, Saudi Arabia)



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In this holy month of Ramadan, we pay homage to some of the most spectacular mosques in the world. As we marvel at the great Islamic architecture and heritage that goes into every construction of these sacred sanctuaries, we discover that each has its own unique story to tell.

Al-Masjid al-Haram located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is the holiest mosque in the world and the primary destination for the Haj pilgrimage - and is the only mosque that has no Qibla direction, as Muslims pray facing the Kaaba in the central courtyard

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Jul 30, 2012 12:39PM
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Mosque number 3 is in Palestine not in Israel. 
Aug 19, 2012 8:01PM
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Floating Mosque. Malaysia has one too, BEAUTIFUL !  It is in Penang Island , on the way to Batu Feringghi Beach. Hope the committee provide boat service for sight-seeing , this would generate funds for the Mosque. I certainly won't mind paying rm 10 for a short boat ride. The view from the sea is fabulous. Am not a Muslim, however I  dutifully and fondly give due regards to my Muslim relatives and  friends.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Maaf Zahir Batin to all Muslims.

Aug 21, 2012 11:20AM
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these are the most spectacular building I've seen
Aug 21, 2012 3:24AM
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Mosque number 3 is in Palestine, and not Israel!!
Aug 19, 2012 9:42PM
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How about Sheikh Lotf Allha Mosque and Shah Abbas Mosque in Iran, which both date back to some 500 years ago and are also UNESCO world heritages? I think the author of this post shall improve their sense of beauty.
Aug 1, 2012 8:22PM
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What about the Ubudiah Mosque, in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia?
Jul 30, 2012 1:41PM
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Surprised to see that the locatin for most of the mosques not mentioned
Jul 30, 2012 9:01AM
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subhanallah...till next year i shall come again Insya Allah...
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