The Mohammad al-Amin Mosque, also referred to as the Blue Mosque, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon (all photographs courtesy Harout Bastajian, and used with permission) At the center of downtown Beirut is ...
XINING, China — The Dongguan Mosque has adopted some very different looks in its nearly 700 years in China's northwestern city of Xining. Built in the style of a Chinese imperial palace, with tiled ...
This mosque is named as "Al Bidya Mosque" due to its location in Al Bidya area. Al Bidya is a large village in the Fujairah Emirate that form part of several other villages in the area including Al ...
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 ...
China witnessed a rare act of dissent last week. Hundreds of residents, at least hundreds, gathered to protect a mosque in southwestern China. Authorities are removing the domes on the mosque as part ...