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List of national mosques
A National mosque are Mosques that represent the Cultural Identity of Muslim-Majority countries and the image of the same country or a particular Islamic nation respectively.
National mosques[edit | edit source]
| Country | Mosque name and Description | City | Picture | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bangladesh |
Baitul Mukarram: Nationalized mosque. It is the 10th largest mosque in the world, accommodating more than 40,000 people | Dacca |  |
[1] |
 Egypt |
Al-Azhar Mosque: National Mosque. | Cairo |  |
[2] |
 Palestine |
Al-Aqsa Mosque: National Palestinian mosque | East Jerusalem |  |
[3] |
 Pakistan |
Faisal Mosque: Named for Faisal of Saudi Arabia, it is the largest mosque in Pakistan and Southern Asia and one of the largest mosques in the world respectively. | Islamabad National Mosque |  |
[4] |
 Saudi Arabia |
Masjid al-Qiblatayn: Historically important for Muslims as it is the place where, after the Islamic prophet Muhammad received the command to change the direction of prayer (qibla) from Jerusalem to Mecca. | Medina |  |
|
 India |
Jama Masjid: The largest mosque in India. Also known as Masjid-i Jahān-Numā after Shah Jahan | Old Delhi |  |
[5] |
Related pages[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Thariani and Co: Architects and Engineers. Booklet in section under projects completed "mosques".
- ↑ Williams 2018, p. 204.
- ↑ "Arab states neglect Al-Aqsa says head of Jerusalem Waqf". Al-Monitor. 5 September 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ "Three Pakistani mosques make it to 'world's most beautiful mosques' list". The Express Tribune. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ "Jama Masjid, Delhi". Cultural India website. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
