Tag: mosque
Pilgrimage through the stone desert
Kazakh pilgrims and tourists of all ages endure a lot of hardship to climb down from the Ustyurt plateau along narrow paths and countless steps to… [...]
Hidden gem
The Koshkar Ata Mosque is located in the old town of Shymkent. The 19th century building with its fascinating architecture features numerous detailed wooden decorations and… [...]
Mosque under surveillance
A mosque, a flag and a surveillance camera in the old… [...]
Mosque in the Jewish quarter
In the winding old town of Samarkand there is a small mosque in the Jewish quarter for the coexistence of different religions in a small space. Credit: Justine Paci… [...]
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Colorful door
The colorful door to the garden of the Id Kah Mosque in the center of Kashgar in China. Credit: Editorial staff Find all of our photos of the day … [...]
Prayer in Hazrat Sultan
A man is praying alone in Hazrat Sultan Mosque in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. It is the second largest mosque in Central Asia. Credit: Antoine Beguier (France) Find more… [...]
Inside of a Mosque
Interior of a beautiful 16th century mosque and Madrasa in northern Tajikistan. Credit: Simon Masssicotte Find all of our photos of the day. [...]
Towers of stone
Directly next to the fortress Gyaur Kala at the edge of Nukus, in western Uzbekistan, there is the cemetery Mizdakhan, which dates back to pre-Islamic times. The mosque, whose… [...]
Inside a mosque
Interior of a beautiful 16th century mosque in northern Tajikistan. Credit: Simon Massicotte Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]