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$The Great Mosque of Medina Baye is an emblematic place in the city of Kaolack, Senegal. It is a sacred site and an important pilgrimage destination for many Muslims at home and abroad.\n\nIts construction began in 1937, under the direction of Sheikh al-Islam El Hadj Ibrahim NIASS, one of the great religious leaders of the time. Since then, the mosque has been enlarged and renovated several times, but still retains its historical architecture.\n\nThe mosque has a unique mix of architectural styles. The influences of the Maghreb, Arabia and sub-Saharan Africa are found in the ornamental details and the different structures of the mosque. The main building is characterized by a huge dome, slender minarets and richly decorated columns.\n\nThe Great Mosque of Medina Baye is considered an important teaching center of Sufi Islam. It welcomes students from different regions of Senegal and abroad, who come to learn the teachings of Sufism from eminent religious scholars. In addition, the mosque also houses a mausoleum where some of the members of the family of Sheikh al-Islam El Hadj Ibrahim NIASS rest.\n\nEvery year, the Great Mosque of Medina Baye is the point of convergence of thousands of pilgrims during the celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PSL).\n\nPilgrims flock to Kaolack to participate in this spiritual celebration, marked by prayers, religious songs and speeches.$

Archway entry to the New National Mosque in Kampala, Uganda.

Arched doorway symmetry architecture, Moorish style, black and white abstract architectural simplicity art

Baitul Mukarram is the National Mosque of Bangladesh. Located at the center of Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh, the mosque was completed in 1968. The mosque has several modern architectural features whilst at the same time it preserves the traditional principles of Mughal architecture which has for some time been dominant in the Indian sub-continent.

Arabian-style arch decorated with Moroccan patterns on the blue cloudless sky background

Arches and Minaret of the Touba Mosque the holy place for Senegali muslim people Touba Senegal

Interior of a small mosque in Erfoud, Morocco

Exterior of Touba Mosque, center of Mouridism and Cheikh Amadou Bamba burial place Touba, Senegal

Bissau, Guinea-Bissau: twin minarets of the Combatentes Avenue Mosque, sponsored by Kuwait's Africa Muslims Agency. Historically most Bissau-Guineans have practiced varying forms of animism. Today, however, approximately 40% practice Sunni Islam, borrowed from neighboring territories with significant Muslim populations. Most reside in the north and northeast and have Mandika and Fula ancestry.

the courtyard of the great mosque, the arab-Muslim style decoration and the giant columns in Algiers

This is the Mosque of the Divinity which is located in Dakar.

Beautiful mausoleum of moulay ismail in meknes, morocco

Internal yard with pillars and beautiful mosaic in the Touba Mosque Senegal

Arched doorway symmetry architecture, Moorish style, architectural simplicity art

Liboré, Kollo Department, Tillabéri Region, Niger: the Main Mosque (Sunni) with its twin minarets - red earth pavement of the central square of the small town - countryside Mosque.

Mosque of the Divinity, Dakar, Senegal - Dual Minaret Low Angle shot

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Inside the Rayen Castle or Arg-e Rāyen is an adobe castle in Kerman province, Iran. The medieval mudbrick city of Rayen is similar to the Arg-e Bam city which was destroyed in an earthquake in December 2003. Rayen was inhabited until 150 years ago and, although believed to be at least 1,000 years old, may have foundations from the pre-Islamic Sassanid era.

Outside view architecture details of Touba Mosque in Touba Senegal

The New National Mosque in Kampala, Uganda. With city view in the background.

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The Mosque of Divinity is a landmark in Dakar. It is said to have been built following a vision. It borders a fishing village, where time seems to have stood still.

The Bou Inania Madrasa is a madrasa in Fes, Morocco,

Touba is the holy city of Mouridism, located in Senegal. The Mosque is one of the biggest in Africa, the most important in Senegal. The minarets in this image seem to be at the mirror.

Our tour guide took us to the Sea Mosque, that is what he said, I think. It is known for the Floating Mosque in Jeddah and one of the sightseeing spots next to the ocean. Because of the tide, the mosque looks like it is floating over the red sea. It was right before the sunset and the color of the sky was changing to sunset mood.

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