Mosque

Pope Francis, who began his visit to Indonesia, which is home to the world's largest Muslim population and only 3 percent of the 275 million population is Catholic, on Tuesday, visited the Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast…

The 200-year-old Mosque-i Kebir and its unique minaret, located in the Maden district of Elazığ, Türkiye, are prime candidates for restoration and tourism development. The Mosque-i Kebir, an important Ottoman architectural structure,…

Israeli soldiers have occupied the Rafah Passage Mosque in the Gaza Strip, converting it into a kitchen. The mosque, located about 280 meters from Egyptian territory, has been heavily damaged by the soldiers. Images shared on…

The Mahmutpaşa Mosque in Tokat, Türkiye, estimated to be from the 15th century, captivates visitors with its intricate wooden ceiling. This historic mosque, built with wood and adobe, features exceptional woodwork and hand-carved…

The 658-year-old Murad I Hüdavendigar Mosque in Bursa has suffered significant damage due to recent strong southwest winds, causing tiles to fly off the roof. Built between 1363 and 1366 by Ottoman Sultan Murad I, the mosque, a…

Rıza Akbalış, one of  Türkiye's four remaining mosque finial artists in Bursa, carries on a 120-year family legacy with unwavering dedication. Beginning his craft…

A pigeon entangled in a kite string in Samsun was found hanging from a mosque minaret at a height of 40 meters. Upon citizens' notice, firefighters were sent to the area. Being rescued by a firefighter, who climbed the minaret with a…

A man in Isparta suffered a fatal heart attack while attending evening prayer at Devlethan Mosque in Yalvaç district.  The man collapsed during prayer, and despite immediate aid from two individuals and subsequent medical intervention, he…

The Garip village mosque in Bingöl, Türkiye, has become a local attraction due to storks nesting on its premises. Built in 2002, the mosque began hosting storks about a decade later during the spring season. The…