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
One of the most spectacular sacred destinations in Jeddah, the
Floating Mosque is situated right next to the Red Sea which gives
it a stunning illusion of the mosque floating on water
Also known as the 'Farthest Mosque', al-Aqsa is the third holiest
site in Sunni Islam and is located in the Old City of
Jerusalem
Popularly referred to as the Prophet's Mosque, Masjid Al Nabawi is
the final resting place of the Prophet Muhammad and is considered
the second holiest site in Islam
Zahir is enhanced by five prime large domes symbolising the Five
Pillars of Islam - it is also the burial site of Kedah warriors who
died while defending Kedah from the Siamese in 1821
Located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the royal mosque is one of the most
spectacular architecture in the Asia Pacific and a major landmark
and tourist attraction of Brunei
Facing the scenic Putrajaya Lake, the stunning Putra Mosque is
modelled after Persian Islamic architecture of the Safavid dynasty,
along with other Muslim influences
The biggest mosque in south east and southern Asia, Faisal Masjid
is also the fourth largest mosque in the world and is the work of
famous Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay
Located at the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, the Dome
of the Rock is considered a central Islamic mosque and landmark in
Jerusalem
