When Spain was Islamic

When Spain was Islamic

By islamicart on from bitofinspiration.com

Considering Spain was ruled for – in some parts – up to 800 years by the Moors, it’s no surprise that lasting remnants of Spain’s Islamic past are present in everything from gastronomy to music, language and architecture. Even when the Islamic empire finally succumbed to the Reconquest, the dazzling architectural forms and styles lived on for centuries.

Islamic architecture is considered to be Spain’s most captivating architectural trend and certainly gives the country an exotic edge- especi
Sheikh Zayed Mosque - The Modern Wonder in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Mosque - The Modern Wonder in Abu Dhabi

By l0gikal on from bitofinspiration.com

The mosque is named after Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nayhan, the late ruler and founder of the United Arab Emirates, and is a building of extraordinary dimensions: it is the third largest mosque worldwide, and features the largest dome of a mosque in the world.
Seven New Wonders of the Muslim World

Seven New Wonders of the Muslim World

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

Since the conquest of Spain, Muslim empires have enriched the global architectural landscape, notably with mosques, shrines, and tombs. Now, Abu Dhabi and Dubai have ramped up building efforts, sharpening the cutting edge of functional design, pushing the boundaries of man-made structures to new heights, and new angles.
The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar

The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar

By l0gikal on from www.kuriositas.com

The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Traditional Islamic architecture meets the twenty first century to spectacular effect.
40 Most Beautiful Mosques In The World

40 Most Beautiful Mosques In The World

By l0gikal on from www.noupe.com

Mosque is a Holy place for Muslims. It refers to its Arabic name – Masjid. A Mosque is a place for worship for all the followers of Islam. Mosques all around the world are well known for the general importance to Muslims as well as for Islamic architecture and representation of Islamic culture. Although Mosque is the place where all the Muslims of the community come together and have their prayers, Mosque can also be the place of beautiful architecture that is famous all around the world.
The Islamic Golden Age: Muslim Contributions During Islam's Renaissance

The Islamic Golden Age: Muslim Contributions During Islam's Renaissance

By uzzie on from islam.suite101.com

While Europe was entrenched in the Dark Ages, Muslims made historical contributions to art, architecture, medicine, astronomy, math, literature and other disciplines.

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