Top 10 Mosques Of The World (Badshahi Mosque)

Badshahi Mosque or the 'King's Mosque' in Lahore, commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671 and completed in 1673, is the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world. Epitomising the beauty, passion and grandeur of the Mughal era, it is Lahore's most famous landmark and a major tourist attraction.

Top 10 Mosques Of The World (Faisal Mosque)

Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is the largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and one of the largest mosques in the world. It was the largest mosque in the world from 1986 until 1993, when it was overtaken in size by the completion of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. Subsequent expansions of the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) of Mecca and the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Medina, Saudi Arabia during the 1990s relegated Faisal Mosque to fourth place in terms of size.

Top 10 Mosques Of The World (Hassan II Mosque)

Hassan II Mosque is a religious buildings in Casablanca, Morocco, the largest mosque in the country and the fifth largest mosque in the world after the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) of Mecca and the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Medina. It was designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau and built by Bouygues.

Top 10 Mosques Of The World (Istiqlal Mosque, or Masjid Istiqlal)

Istiqlal Mosque, or Masjid Istiqlal, (Independence Mosque) in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia in terms of capacity to accommodate people and building structure. This national mosque of Indonesia was built to commemorate Indonesian independence, as nation's gratitude for Islam's blessings; the independence of Indonesia.

Top 10 Mosques Of The World (Al-Masjid al-Nabawi)

Al-Masjid al-Nabawi often called the Prophet's Mosque, is a mosque situated in the city of Medina. As the final resting place of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, it is considered the second holiest site in Islam by Muslims (the first being the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca) and is one of the largest mosques in the world. The mosque is under the control of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

Top 10 Mosques Of The World (Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām)

Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām is the largest mosque in the world. Located in the city of Mecca, it surrounds the Kaaba, the place which Muslims worldwide turn towards while offering daily prayers and is Islam's holiest place. The mosque is also known as the Grand Mosque.

5 Classic Poems That Offer Encouragement and Motivation

By Stuart Ward

During our lives, there are often times when we all need a little help, guidance or encouragement. Recession and economic difficulties often have a major impact upon peoples lives. Job loss, divorce, separation and bereavement can all be stressful. To many people, the fear of change or venturing into the unknown can cause uncomfortable feelings and anxiety through uncertainty. Poetry offers hope and provides comfort and encouragement during difficult times.