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104 Mesmerizing Mosque Ceilings That Highlight The Wonders Of Islamic Architecture
Mosques throughout the Muslim world have some of the most intricate and exquisite architecture designs ever created by mankind. There's too much amazing architecture in them to cover in just one post, so we decided to focus simply on the mosque's ceiling designs – something the faithful might see when they look up to the heavens.
These stunning pictures show just how heavily mathematics and geometry featured in Islamic architecture in the Arab world and elsewhere. The repeating perfect spirals and geometric forms in the amazing buildings are reminiscent of the intricate mandalas found in Buddhist art as well.
Iran is known for its extraordinary collection of stunning mosques, which we wrote about here, but there are beautiful mosques elsewhere as well. We'd love to see your amazing photos of mosque ceiling ideas submitted below and invite you to vote for your favorites!
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#1
Fatima Masumeh Shrine, Qom, Iran
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#2
Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran
Ramin Parsi 8 years ago
this is persian Architecture . how many of this kind of art can you show us in the birthplace of islam Saudi Arbia?
Vickie Kasper 9 years ago
Beautiful. Unbelievably beautiful. I've never seen anything this beautiful
ÉléonoreHavard 10 years ago
j'ai du mall à etre concentrée pour tout regardez en détails ,juste merveilleux , les maitres de la mosaique
#3
Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran
#4
Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran
#5
Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque,Isfahan, Iran
#6
Vakil Mosque, Shiraz
#7
Shah Mosque , Isfahan, Iran
#8
Jalil Khayat Mosque, Arbil, Iraq
#9
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
#10
Taj Mahal Mosque Ceiling
#11
Grand Mosque of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
#12
Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan
#13
Fatima Masumeh Shrine, Qom, Iran
#14
Al Soltan Qalawoon Mosque, Cairo, Egypt
#16
Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran
#17
Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran
#18
Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque,Isfahan, Iran
#19
Bahaud-Din Naqshband Mausoleum, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
#20
Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran
#21
Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran
#22
Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran
#24
Selimiye, Edirne- Turkey
Final score:
20points
#25
Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran
#26
Ali Ibn (ebne) Hazem Holly Shrine. Shiraz, Iran
Final score:
18points
#28
Mihrab Dome, Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain
#29
Dom Of The Rock Mosque, Jerusalem, Palestine
Final score:
16points
#33
Iranian Mosque
BernardoMartinsdeAlmeida 11 years ago
This is not a mosque. It's Borujerdi House in Kashan! It's amazing!
#34
Blue Mosque, Turkey
Final score:
14points
John Milich 5 years ago
I am most blessed to say I have visited and prayed in Istanbul's Blue Mosque
#35
Magic Mihrab
Final score:
14points
#36
Land Of Colours ( The Nasir Al-mulk Mosque Or Pink Mosque )
Final score:
13points
#40
The Arch At The Entrance Of Temur's Mausoleum In Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Final score:
10points
#42
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi, Uae
Final score:
8points
#43
Iran Yazd Jama Musque
Final score:
8points
#48
Keyseri Mosque, Gorazde - Bosnia And Herzegovina
Final score:
7points
#49
The Ceiling Inside The Mausoleum Of Amir Taimur, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Final score:
7points
#50
Shah Jahan Mosque, Thatha, Pakistan.
Final score:
6points
#51
Sultan Ahmet Camii (blue Mosque) Istanbul
Final score:
6points
#52
Ayah Sophia, Istanbul
Final score:
6points
#54
Suleymaniye, Istanbul, Turkey
Final score:
5points
#55
Mosque, Tehran, Iran
Final score:
4points
#58
Al Saleh Mosque - Sana'a - Yemen
Final score:
4points
#60
Bajram Pasha Isa Beg Mosque, Mitrovice, Kosove.
Final score:
3points
#73
Kul Sharif Mosque, Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia
Final score:
1point
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Mohamed Zoelfakar 5 years ago
The prophet Mohamed peace and blessings be upon him said: indeed Allah loves that if someone is to do something that he does it perfectly
MagazineFace 10 years ago
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MagazineFace 10 years ago
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sina goudarzi 10 years ago
Iran made it safe for everyone who wants to travel there. All the houses are there in your home
sina goudarzi 10 years ago
Iran, for anyone who wants to travel to get there, all the houses there Amnh- your home
sina goudarzi 10 years ago
Iran is safe for every one want to travel there- there is all house for you
LeenaSadek 11 years ago
This is an incredible post. Thank you so much for bringing these wonderful pictures to us.
virgomaiden81 11 years ago
Looks like a life size Mandala or kaleidoscope, made for mind body & soul~
GlynisLailann 11 years ago
Stoppit. You are making me dizzy - I cant drink it all in. I remember going a bit cross-eyed in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul.
KollinBaker 11 years ago
Sucks most are in Iran...hey how about the Alahambra? Does that count though? I lost my photos of those amazing photos.
Syed Kamal 11 years ago
@EstherWang - watch CNN movie Anthony B. Iran - http://edition.cnn.com/video/shows/anthony-bourdain-parts-unknown/season-4/iran/index.html
KatjaRockstroh 11 years ago
Are non-Muslims allowed to visit these Mosques? Because I know that most Mosques are off limits to people that are not Muslim.
fatemeahmadi 11 years ago
In Iran it's free for every one who would visit even the religious places. the people are so kind and hospitable with their guests.
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rakeshpanchal 11 years ago
amazing ! unbelievable !! I just wonder how such marvelously creative Moslim world turned into radically destructive now ? what's wrong ?
Mohamed Zoelfakar 5 years ago
The prophet Mohamed peace and blessings be upon him said: indeed Allah loves that if someone is to do something that he does it perfectly
MagazineFace 10 years ago
You may look these high ceiling living room ideas http://magazineface.com/2015/05/high-ceiling-living-room-ideas/
MagazineFace 10 years ago
Some great high ceiling living room ideas you may look at http://magazineface.com/2015/05/high-ceiling-living-room-ideas/
sina goudarzi 10 years ago
Iran made it safe for everyone who wants to travel there. All the houses are there in your home
sina goudarzi 10 years ago
Iran, for anyone who wants to travel to get there, all the houses there Amnh- your home
sina goudarzi 10 years ago
Iran is safe for every one want to travel there- there is all house for you
LeenaSadek 11 years ago
This is an incredible post. Thank you so much for bringing these wonderful pictures to us.
virgomaiden81 11 years ago
Looks like a life size Mandala or kaleidoscope, made for mind body & soul~
GlynisLailann 11 years ago
Stoppit. You are making me dizzy - I cant drink it all in. I remember going a bit cross-eyed in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul.
KollinBaker 11 years ago
Sucks most are in Iran...hey how about the Alahambra? Does that count though? I lost my photos of those amazing photos.
Syed Kamal 11 years ago
@EstherWang - watch CNN movie Anthony B. Iran - http://edition.cnn.com/video/shows/anthony-bourdain-parts-unknown/season-4/iran/index.html
KatjaRockstroh 11 years ago
Are non-Muslims allowed to visit these Mosques? Because I know that most Mosques are off limits to people that are not Muslim.
fatemeahmadi 11 years ago
In Iran it's free for every one who would visit even the religious places. the people are so kind and hospitable with their guests.
Load More Replies... rakeshpanchal 11 years ago
amazing ! unbelievable !! I just wonder how such marvelously creative Moslim world turned into radically destructive now ? what's wrong ?
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