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Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)

ad_hlab_min — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:42:20 +0000

It has a photo and video gallery; relevant information about Islam and detail about the construction of the building. You can also visit the mosque thanks to a virtual tour.

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Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places – Faith & Belief

ad_hlab_min — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:41:42 +0000

England is home to a wide range of denominations and faiths. Most of the buildings used for religious worship are Christian churches or chapels but there is also a rich heritage of meeting houses, synagogues, gurdwaras, temples, mandirs and mosques, plus an increasing number of secular buildings now being used by faith groups.

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Hidden Islam, improvised Islamic places of worship in north-eastern Italy

ad_hlab_min — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:41:42 +0000

In Italy the right of worship, without discrimination, is enshrined in the constitution. There are 1.35 million Muslims in Italy and still, official, only eight mosques in the whole country. One consequence is that the Muslim population has accumulated a huge number of makeshift and temporary places of worship. These are housed in a variety of buildings including shelters, garages, shops, warehouses, and old factories.

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