By Spahic Omer Islamic architecture is a very important subject insofar as properly grasping the level of the Muslim religious consciousness, cultural sophistication and civilisational…
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By Spahic Omer We have seen before that the majority of mosques in historic Jeddah – and in its purlieus “ showcase strong proclivities for…
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By Spahic Omer This is the biggest mosque in Jeddah. It is located in the citys al-Sharafiyyah district, about 6 km north of historic Jeddah.…
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By Ma Li Ke Classical music is something that has been almost abandoned by our generation. While there are still people appreciating classical music, the…
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By Spahic Omer The mosques of historic Jeddah and its immediate vicinity “ where the first development following the demolition of the city walls took…
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By Spahic Omer Al-Mimar mosque is a historic mosque in Jeddah situated in Harah al-Mazlum (al-Mazlum quarter). It is located in a historic area that…
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By Spahic Omer Al-Shafii mosque is the oldest mosque in Jeddah. Hence, it is called œthe ancient mosque. It is also one of the biggest,…
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