Colorful Ortakoy mosque and Bosphorus Bridge in the background. Istanbul is known for its incredible Ottoman-era (and beyond) architecture and that extends to its mosques and other places of worship.

Keep in mind that women should also cover their hair upon entering the mosque out of respect, it’s more of a symbolic gesture. There are scarves available at the entrance of most mosques that yo ...

Some tourists and influencers behave badly at religious sites and during religious festivals just to create content.

At least three women were killed, and five children suffered severe fractures, bruises, and fainting during a stampede at the Umayyad Mosque in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Friday afternoon.

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About 70 to 80 men attend the service each Friday, while women pray at home. Although already in use, the mosque is not quite complete; they are awaiting the arrival of a special prayer carpet ...

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For centuries, mosques in Dhaka have been centres of resilience, preserving traditions and offering solace. But in a rapidly evolving world, can they do more? Can they equip the youth with the tools ...

Those planning to enter the mosque should come in modest dress – that means long sleeves and long pants or skirts. Women also must arrive with a scarf as they are required to cover their hair ...