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          UAE Aid Agency to build a mosque and cultural centre in Chad

          UAEApril 19, 2025
          The Sayyida Zaynab shrine is widely believed as the resting place of Zaynab, sister of Imam Husayn, a 7th century religious figure who is among the most revered in Shi’ite Islam. Matt Kynaston for The National.

          ‘Islamic unity’ in the protection of Sayyida Zaynab shrine

          MENAFebruary 19, 2025
          The Imam Hussein Mosque is a decorated with Kashani, the Iranian decorative art of ceramic mosaic tiles. The National

          Mosques of the UAE: Dubai landmark celebrates sprit of Iran

          Art & DesignJanuary 10, 2025
          The Dubai International Financial Centre Grand Mosque reframes traditional religious architecture. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Mosques of the UAE: Modern take on Islamic design in DIFC

          Art & DesignDecember 13, 2024
          Dar Al Islam, the adobe mosque and Islamic centre built by Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy. Photo: Avirook Sen

          The Egyptian-designed mosque that sprang up in the New Mexico desert

          USDecember 06, 2024
          King Faisal Mosque has three levels, ascending in an overhanging order. Two simple minarets stand on the roof, framing a small-sized dome

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          Art & DesignNovember 29, 2024
          The Shahi Jama Mosque in the city of Chandausi, in Uttar Pradesh state. Photo: @syedurahman / X

          Restrictions imposed after five killed in violence in north India

          AsiaNovember 25, 2024
          Ali Mohammed Sadeq Alblushi Masjid, also known as the Blue Mosque, is located along the E11 in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

          Mosques of the UAE: Story behind Blue Mosque's unique stepped design

          Art & DesignNovember 15, 2024
          Jumeirah Mosque takes inspiration from two Islamic architectural styles – Fatimid and Egyptian Mamluk. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Mosques of the UAE: Jumeirah landmark is beautiful inside and out

          Art & DesignNovember 01, 2024
          The 99 names of God are written in an elaborate Arabic script and protrude from the surface of the mosque. The National

          Mosques of the UAE: Al Aziz's futuristic design is even better by night

          Art & DesignOctober 18, 2024
          Al Noor Mosque has 34 domes, with the largest central one weighing approximately 100 tonnes. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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          Art & DesignOctober 04, 2024
          Stepping away from traditional mosque designs, Al Warqa’a has no fence and is lined with palm trees. Photo: Waiwai design

          Mosques of the UAE: Al Warqa’a blends tradition with modern design

          Art & DesignSeptember 20, 2024
          Al Bidya Mosque does not contain wood, meaning carbon dating cannot be used to identify its age. Leslie Pableo for The National

          Mosques of the UAE: Al Bidya welcomes worshippers for 600 years

          Art & DesignSeptember 06, 2024
          A man kicks a police van during an anti-immigration protest in Middlesbrough, England. PA

          Kindness brings tears of joy at mosques attacked in UK riots

          UKAugust 08, 2024
          Police clash with far-right protesters in Manchester, during one of many demonstrations taking place across the UK. Getty Images

          Far-right confrontations with police spread across UK cities

          UKAugust 03, 2024
          Ibrahim Hussein, chairman of Southport Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre, outside the building after the riots. PA

          UK mosque chairman feared mob would burn down building

          UKJuly 31, 2024
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