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Friday, August 15, 2008

Mosque Sidi Yaqut al-Arshi




Built over the tomb of Sidi Yaqut al-Arshi which is still venerated by both men and women many of whom come to pray, or sit in comtemplation. The saint was a pupil of Abu'l Abbas al-Mursi whose tomb lies next door in the mosque of the same name.

source: http://girlsoloinarabia.typepad.com/photos/egypt/mosque_sidi_yaqutal_arshi.html

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Blue Mosque, Istanbul Turkey - world mosque design

world mosque design

Blue Mosque, Istanbul Turkey

source: http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/office/hough/Istanbul/blue-mosque.JPG