Mosul’s Grand al-Nuri Mosque, known for its eight-century-old leaning minaret, destroyed by Islamic State militants in 2017, ...

However, the Blue Mosque's the smaller dome draws attention to the negative space between the minarets and the much lower roof, particularly the elaborate and stepped design. This contrast proves ...

prompting Kazakhstan to begin its Grand Mosque project. This white, blue and gold building spreads over 57,000m2 and features four 130m-tall minaret towers, a large central dome and 72 smaller domes.

MOSUL, Iraq — For over 850 years, the leaning minaret of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri stood as an iconic landmark in the Iraqi city of Mosul until it was destroyed by the Islamic State group in 2017.

It was reopened in a ceremony on Wednesday. The minaret is located in al-Nuri mosque. "We are here by the minarat an al-Hadba - one of the most iconic moinart[s] of the Arab world and of the world ...

A typical mosque also includes a minaret, a dome and a place to wash before prayers. Each feature has its own significance. Sunni and Shia Muslims: What is the difference between the two ...

Recent travelers described their time at this mosque as "amazing" and "peaceful," adding that it is just as stunning as the Blue Mosque and cannot be missed. What's more, this attraction is not as ...

The minaret and mosque are the latest landmarks in Mosul to be restored with the help of UNESCO — Zaid AL-OBEIDI The leaning minaret of Mosul in northern Iraq has been restored using its original ...