Joanna Kalafatis
A magnificent and iconic Islamic mosque stands majestically against a dusky sky. The grand structure features four towering minarets, the slender towers from which the call to prayer is traditionally announced. The mosque's domes, with their distinct and ornate architecture, gracefully curve upwards, representing the vault of heaven. The domes and minarets are constructed in a pale, luminous stone that glows softly in the fading light. The mosque's sahn, or open courtyard, lies in the foreground, adorned with elaborate arched entryways and fountains for ritual ablutions before prayer. The harmonious blend of architectural elements, intricate details, and the serene ambiance evoke a sense of spiritual reverence and cultural significance.

For my 90s kids, tell me “Arabian Nights” didn’t immediately start playing in your head the second you saw this photo. I can’t be the only one. And heads up, the next week on Instagram is mostly going to be different photos from in and around this mosque - I can’t help myself, it’s stunning. •• The blazing sun sets right behind the domes (qubba), symbolizing the vault of heaven. This particular mosque has four minarets, the tall towers, where the calls to prayer (azaan, athan or adhan - depending on region) are announced. •• All this can be viewed from the sahn, the mosque’s open courtyard attached to the front of the structure. There are fountains and water here, both for practical use for a religion founded and widely practiced in hot lands, and for spiritual use, for ablutions done before prayer. . . . . .

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