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Sultan Ahmet, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Atmeydanı Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

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Sultan Ahmet, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Atmeydanı Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

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Sultan Ahmet, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Atmeydanı Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

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This mosque was built in 1616 and is also known as The Blue Mosque

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Masjid Putih Olak Kemang, Ulu Gedong, Jambi City, Jambi

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Masjid Putih Olak Kemang, Ulu Gedong, Jambi City, Jambi

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Masjid Putih Olak Kemang, Ulu Gedong, Jambi City, Jambi

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The Ikhsaniyyah Mosque or better known as the Batu Mosque, or White Mosque is the oldest mosque in Jambi city, Jambi province. This mosque is located opposite the center of Jambi City which is divided by the Batanghari river, precisely in the Olak Kemang area, Teluk Danau sub-district, Jambi.This mosque was founded in 1880 by a habib named Sayyid Idrus bin Hasan Al-Jufri. The building in the mosque is filled with various kinds of calligraphy decorations. The original pulpit stands gracefully on the right side of the mihrab. Meanwhile, the previous relic is at the back of the prayer room. The striking feature of this mosque is the many windows. The windows are installed in pairs that surround the mosque. Only the mihrab walls are windowless.Sayyid Idrus was the sultan or king who ruled the area in the late 19th century with the title Pangeran Wiro Kusumo.

The Batu Mosque was founded by Sayyid Idrus to fulfill the function of a place of worship for people across the city of Jambi. The people of the city of Jambi at that time, who were already fanatical about their Islam, used it as a place of worship and other social activities.

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The Bibi Khanum mosque in Samarkand, Uzbekistan was built in the early 15th century to commemorate Timur's wife. Known for its big and majestic arches, the mosque became severely damaged over time, with one of the main causes of damage being a devastating 1897 earthquake. The Soviet Union began a restoration project on the mosque, then considered part of Uzbekistan's cultural heritage, as the practice of Islam was severely restricted during these years. One of the most interesting features of the mosque is a large stone statue of a Qur'an lectern in the mosque's courtyard. According to tradition, any woman wishing to have children who crawled underneath the stone statue would soon get pregnant.
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Amedi Great Mosque, Amedi, Iraq (date unknown, before the 12th century)

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Amedi Great Mosque, Amedi, Iraq (date unknown, before the 12th century)

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The Great Mosque of Amedi is located next to the Eastern Gate of the city. Its 30-meter tall minaret makes the mosque stand out from the buildings surrounding it. It is unknown exactly when the mosque was first built, but a wooden Minbar inside the mosque has an inscription noting that the building was used as a mosque during the Zengid Dynasty (1085-1146 CE). However key architectural features of the mosque (such as irregularly-shaped arches and several floor heights) suggest that it was built earlier. The minaret, however, is known to be an addition to the mosque that was made much later, during the Bahdinan Emirate (1376-1843 CE).

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The Great Mosque of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria (12th century)

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The Great Mosque of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria (12th century)

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The Great Mosque of Aleppo was built in the 12th century in the ancient city of Aleppo by the Ayyubid Dynasty. It was built on the site of an Umayyad mosque that dated back to the 8th century, with the Ayyubid remodel intending to emphasize the glory that their rulers brought to the city of Aleppo. What used to be a majestic mosque that reflected peak Ayyubid architecture was sadly heavily damaged in 2013 during the Syrian civil war, when the area of the mosque was taken over by Syrian rebel groups. Today, there is a movement by cultural experts in the United Nations to fully restore the mosque (and other great sites damaged in Syria) in order to protect and restore Syria's Islamic heritage.

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Great Mosque of Xi'an, Huajue Lane, Lianhu District, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China

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Great Mosque of Xi'an, Huajue Lane, Lianhu District, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China

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Great Mosque of Xi'an, Huajue Lane, Lianhu District, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China

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The great mosque of xi 'an in the lianhu district, xi 'an province, is the largest mosque and one of the most important islamic temples in China.

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An ancient imperial capital and the eastern starting point of the Silk Road, Xi'an was the first city in China to be introduced to Islam. Today, it has an estimated population of 50,000 Hui Muslims and a total of seven mosques, the most notable of which is the Great Mosque of Xi'an, perhaps the oldest and largest mosque in China.

Originally constructed in 742 CE, the Great Mosque has undergone several renovations throughout its history. The majority of the surviving structures seen today date back to the early Ming dynasty during the reign of the Hongwu Emperor (1368-1398).

Architecturally, the structure is built in traditional Chinese style rather than Islamic, lacking the signature dome and having a pagoda-like minaret. It contains all the rooms and features that a mosque must contain and Arabic calligraphy can be found throughout the mosque.

Islam was fully introduced to the Chinese public during the mid-17th century, but in less than a century, the empire limited the freedom of Islamic worship. Some measures even prohibited religious duties, such as the pilgrimage to Mecca.

The Great Mosque was disregarded and converted into a steel factory following the ascension of the Chinese Communist Party. It was not until 1956 that the Mosque's historical and cultural significance was officially appreciated.

While the Great Mosque stands as one of the most notable tourist attractions in the ancient city of Xi'an, it also continues to be revered as a place of worship for the local Hui Muslims.

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An ancient imperial capital and the eastern starting point of the Silk Road, Xi'an was the first city in China to be introduced to Islam. Today, it has an estimated population of 50,000 Hui Muslims and a total of seven mosques, the most notable of which is the Great Mosque of Xi'an, perhaps the oldest and largest mosque in China.

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Masjid Keramat Koto Tuo, Kt Tuo P. Tengah, Kerinci Regency, Jambi

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Masjid Keramat Koto Tuo, Kt Tuo P. Tengah, Kerinci Regency, Jambi

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Masjid Keramat Koto Tuo, Kt Tuo P. Tengah, Kerinci Regency, Jambi

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Masjid Keramat Koto Tuo, is located in Koto Tuo Village, Central Island, Keliling Danau District, Kerinci Regency, Jambi Province, Indonesia. The mosque, which was built in the 18th century, is the oldest mosque in Kerinci Regency, Jambi.

Local people call it the Sacred Mosque.is known as the Sacred Mosque because the mosque can always avoid disasters. Several times, disasters occurred around the mosque, but the mosque still stands strong. For example, the first fire occurred in 1903, due to the treason of the Company's soldiers. The Company burned the village. Many houses around the mosque were destroyed by the tantrum of the red rooster. However, the Koto Tuo Mosque can escape the fire. A similar incident occurred in 1939, the mosque was again able to avoid a fire incident. Likewise, when in 1942, there was a terrible earthquake that destroyed the buildings around the mosque. Koto Tuo Mosque was able to survive the disaster.

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Islamic Cultural Centre of Italy and Grand Mosque of Rome, Viale della Moschea, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

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Islamic Cultural Centre of Italy and Grand Mosque of Rome, Viale della Moschea, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

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Islamic Cultural Centre of Italy and Grand Mosque of Rome, Viale della Moschea, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

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Beautiful mosque inside and out. Designed by artchitects, Sami Mousawi and Paolo Portoghesi.

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Faisal Masjid, Islamabad, Shah Faisal Avenue, E-8, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Faisal Mosque: National treasure in Pakistan designed by a Turk

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Faisal Masjid, Islamabad, Shah Faisal Avenue, E-8, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Faisal Masjid, Islamabad, Shah Faisal Avenue, E-8, Islamabad, Pakistan

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The Faisal Mosque is the national mosque of Pakistan, located in capital Islamabad. It is the sixth-largest mosque in the world and the largest within South Asia, located on the foothills of Margalla Hills in Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad.

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Nestled at the foot of Margalla Hills, the Faisal Mosque is one of the most massive and quintessential structures located in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad. Named after its benefactor Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the mosque is the largest in Pakistan and one of the most popular and historically significant tourist attractions in the country.

Saudi King Faisal allotted a colossal grant of $120 million for the construction of a mosque in Pakistan when he paid a historic visit to the country in 1966. A competition for the design of the mosque was held, and among 43 authentic proposals from 17 countries, Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay's design for the mosque was deemed worthy of winning the contest.

Graduating from Istanbul Technical University's (ITÜ) Faculty of Architecture in 1949, Dalokay served as an architect at Turkey's national postal service, the PTT, and the Ministry of Public Works in 1950-1951. He did his postgraduate studies at the Sorbonne Urbanism Institute in Paris in 1951-1952 and worked in offices of famous architects such as Auguste Perret and Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier. Dalokay established his own architecture workshop in the capital Ankara in 1954. Between 1964 and 1968, he served as the branch chairman of the Ankara Chamber of Architects and the general secretary of the Turkish Chamber of Architects.

Dalokay, however, entered politics in his later career. Winning the votes of 62% of the Ankara residents in 1973, he became the mayor from the Republican People's Party (CHP) and continued this duty until 1977. After serving as the mayor of Ankara, he continued to work as a freelance architect.

The Faisal Mosque facade in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 20, 2015. (Shutterstock)

Land near the base of Margalla Hills was assigned by the Pakistani government for the construction of the Faisal Mosque. However, the Saudi king was assassinated in March 1975 in Riyadh, and the foundation of the building could only be laid a year later by his successor King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Upon this, the Pakistani government named the mosque and the road leading to the site after the late King Faisal.

Once considered the biggest mosque in the world, the Faisal Mosque was conceived as the National Mosque of Pakistan. The project of the mosque was completed in 1986. The building of the holy construction used to house the International Islamic University some years ago. But the university relocated to a new campus in 2000.

Unusual design

The unusual design of the Faisal Mosque, planned without the domes and arches of most other mosques around the world, is revolutionary in terms of bringing the modern and traditional together. It is the culmination of both modern architectures infused with the traditional Pakistani art of decoration. This unconventional, artistic design and structure elevate its popularity in South Asia.

An interior view from the Faisal Mosque. (Wikimedia)

The mosque covers an area of 5,000 square meters (54,000 square feet), and its design resembles a desert Bedouin's tent. The tent-like roof of the mosque is a truncated pyramid with four giant minarets constructed on its four external corners. While the eight-sided main hall of the mosque took its inspiration from Arabic culture, the beautiful minarets are inspired by Turkish architecture.

Unlike traditional mosques around the world, the Faisal Mosque is not supported by any domes or arches. The mosque is made up of white marble, and its interior is decorated with mosaics and stunning Turkish chandeliers. The interior design also bears gold tones, calligraphy and abstract mosaic work in several colors such as cerulean blue, cobalt blue, chrome green, deep and rich olive green, lemon yellow and chrome yellowish-orange. The west wall of the mosque features a mosaic pattern on which Kalimah (Islamic phrases often recited by Muslims) is written in Kufic script, repeated in a mirror image effect. The calligraphy and mosaic decoration, which enhance the aesthetic value of the mosque, were made by Pakistani artist Sadequain. Architect Dalokay once said about the mosque that he tried to capture the spirit, proportion and geometry of the Kaaba in a purely abstract manner.

Detailed structure

The four walls of the mosque building are placed in the form of isosceles triangles whose base is 215 feet and are constructed of steel and concrete. The sanctuary of the mosque is 656.66 square feet while its roof is 131.24 feet above ground level. Toward the east lies the main entrance of the sanctuary, which is further divided into nine vertical sections made of concrete and filled with crescent motifs.

The outer walls of the mosque have different decorative designs. A terrace of 13 feet, 4 inches above the floor level of the northern court is attached to the north wall. And a low wall of 3 feet, 6 inches high surrounds the terrace. The floor of the terrace is paved with gray granite that contrasts with the white color of the mosque.

When it comes to the pitched roof of the Faisal Mosque, it is based on a pyramidal form but the lower part has a gable roof structure influenced by Greek architecture, while the sloping lines at the corners are inspired by the pyramidal roof. Every joining of the slanting triangular slab makes a gable point. This gable point is 40 feet high from the floor of the portico. Front beams that make a gable point on the top are connected with a rectangular, solid, 3D block measuring 4 feet, high, 3 feet, wide and 4 feet, 7 inches long. The design formed by the various sizes of white Thassos marble covering the roof panel is visible from a distance and gives a soft impression of a network of vertical and horizontal lines.

A view from the Faisal Mosque, Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. (Wikimedia)

Over a period of time, the minarets of the mosque have become a symbol of Islam. The design of the minarets is also a combination of various features from different places including Arab countries, Iran and Turkey. A gold-plated copper crescent-shaped finial over the mosque accompanies the imagery of the minarets.

In terms of size and capacity, the Faisal Mosque can accommodate around 250,000 worshippers inside its sanctuary and 100,000 worshippers outside in the courtyard at one time. The number of worshippers doubles in Ramadan, not just to offer prayers in this mosque, but to attend the special training lectures on the Quran and Hadith here.

Today, the mosque has become a cross-cultural symbol and represents a sacred symbol of Pakistani culture. Many people believe that the mosque represents the hopes and aspirations of the country's people, therefore, it has become a national symbol of Pakistan. Due to its popularity throughout the world, it has become a major tourist attraction and an influential piece of Islamic architecture. Foreigners and tourists from other parts of the country come to visit it. The Faisal Mosque is mentioned many times, even in the famous book "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini.

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Faisal Mosque: National treasure in Pakistan designed by a Turk

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Nestled at the foot of Margalla Hills, the Faisal Mosque is one of the most massive and quintessential structures located in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad. Named after its benefactor Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the mosque is the largest in Pakistan and one of the most popular and historically significant tourist attractions in the country.

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The use of lighting and colors in this mosque in Shiraz, Iran, is incredible.

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This is a 14th century mosque and school called Sultan Hasan. The arches are very tall!

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Ko Panyi, Mueang Phang-nga District, Phang-nga, Thailand

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This is a mosque located in a small fishing village on the island Ko/Pulau Panji in southern Thailand. This area of Thailand is interesting because of its Malay population.

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Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, Jalan Muhammad Jam, Kampung Baru, Banda Aceh City, Aceh, Indonesia

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Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, Jalan Muhammad Jam, Kampung Baru, Banda Aceh City, Aceh, Indonesia

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Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, Jalan Muhammad Jam, Kampung Baru, Banda Aceh City, Aceh, Indonesia

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This mosque is unique because it is characterized by using the Mughal architectural style, characterized by its buildings that have large minarets and domes, like the Taj Mahal in India.
Another uniqueness of this mosque is the door, which is a large door made of wood and looks like a lot of ornaments.
In addition, the interior is characteristic of the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque along with the walls and pillars with air-lief, marble steps and floors from China, and stained glass from Belgium.

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Masjid Syekh Ustman Tungkal, Tungkal I, West Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi, Indonesia

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Masjid Syekh Ustman Tungkal, Tungkal I, West Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi, Indonesia

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Masjid Syekh Ustman Tungkal, Tungkal I, West Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi, Indonesia

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Sheikh Utsaman Mosque is located in West Tanjung Jabung Regency about 3 hours from Jambi city. The shape of the building is also unique, which does not have a dome like a mosque in general. The shape of this mosque appears on each side like an isosceles triangle.

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Masjid Syaikh Utsman Tungkal_Jambi_Support Fimi X8 Mini

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Masjid Kuno Rembitan, Rembitan, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Barat

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Masjid Kuno Rembitan, Rembitan, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Barat

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Masjid Kuno Rembitan, Rembitan, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Barat

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This ancient mosque is located in the traditional village of Rambitan, West Nusa Tenggara. the mosque building resembles the house of the surrounding community, the Sasak indigenous people. The Sasak indigenous people are mostly Muslim and still maintain the Sasak way of life or customs.

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Masjid Agung Demak, Kauman, Bintoro, Kabupaten Demak, Jawa Tengah

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Masjid Agung Demak, Kauman, Bintoro, Kabupaten Demak, Jawa Tengah

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Masjid Agung Demak, Kauman, Bintoro, Kabupaten Demak, Jawa Tengah

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The Great Mosque of Demak is one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia. This mosque is a relic of the Demak Kingdom, the Islamic kingdom in Java.

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Watch this 2010 video about the Muslim community in Anchorage and their goal of building the first mosque Alaska.

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Islamic Center of Greater Toledo (ICGT), Scheider Road, Perrysburg, OH

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Islamic Center of Greater Toledo (ICGT), Scheider Road, Perrysburg, OH

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Islamic Center of Greater Toledo (ICGT), Scheider Road, Perrysburg, OH

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My uncles helped to raise money to build this mosque in Toledo, Ohio.

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The Islamic Center of Greater Toledo is an organization in the Toledo metropolitan area.

Established in 1938 the Syrian American Moslem Society served as a predecessor to the current organization.

The society built their first mosque in Toledo, Ohio with construction starting in 1952 and ending in 1954. with this Mosque being the first in Ohio, and the third in the United States of America.

Toledo hosted the second International Moslem Convention of the Islamic Society of North America due to an invitation by the Islamic Society of Toledo.

The land for the current mosque in Perrysburg, Ohio was purchased in 1978. Astronomers from the University of Toledo were consulted to ensure the building was properly oriented to Mecca. Groundbreaking occurred in 1980, with construction lasting from September 1982 to 1983. On October 23, 1983 the official opening of the current Islamic center was held. At the time of opening it was called the largest traditional style Mosque in North America by the New York Times.

In 2001 the center appointed their first female president, who within the United States of America was also the first female president for Islamic center. Following the September 11 attacks the Mosque was shot at, leading to the local community forming a human protective wall around the Mosque, as well as local churches offering escorts to help make Muslims feel safe when out and about.

The aging polystyrene and concrete dome was replaced with newer gold plated aluminum geodesic dome in 2004.

In 2012 the mosque was attacked at night by an arsonist, with the fire being extinguished by the fire sprinkler system of the building.

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the center was lit blue to show support for health professionals.

The Mosque has featured a gold plated aluminum geodesic dome which measures is 65 feet (20 m), with a height of 30 feet (9.1 m). The dome is located between twin 135 feet (41 m) tall minarets. The mosque is noted for its use of stained glass.

The campus houses a private school, the Islamic School of Greater Toledo. The center also operates a food bank.

The center hosts an annual International Festival.

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Islamic Center of Greater Toledo - Wikipedia

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The Islamic Center of Greater Toledo is an organization in the Toledo metropolitan area. Established in 1938 the Syrian American Moslem Society served as a predecessor to the current organization. The society built their first mosque in Toledo, Ohio with construction starting in 1952 and ending in 1954.

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Al-Falah Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Jambi, Indonesia. The mosque is also known as the 1000 Pillar Mosque, although the number of poles is only 256 pieces. The mosque was built in 1971 and completed in 1980. The building of this mosque is just like an open marquee with many pillars and a large dome above it.

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Masjid Agung Al Falah - Picture of Agung Al Falah Mosque, Jambi - Tripadvisor

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Agung Al Falah Mosque, Jambi Picture: Masjid Agung Al Falah - Check out Tripadvisor members’ 43 candid photos and videos of Agung Al Falah Mosque

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One of the great architectural sites in Europe

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