The star and crescent This is sometimes seen at the top of a mosque ... Feature Washing area Symbolism/significance The ritual washing, known as wudu, takes place in this area before worship. A ...

The authority also stressed the importance of using designated ablution areas and reserving Zamzam water for drinking only, reinforcing a collective commitment to maintaining the Grand Mosque’s ...

The Water Diviner is believed to be the first feature film to shoot scenes inside Istanbul's famous Blue Mosque, which gained its name from its blue tiles. The film visits some of the key ...