Mosques

Champaner, the historical city of Gujarat, is located just 7 hours from Mumbai towards the north, making it a great weekend destination. The city was founded by the Chavda dynasty's king, Vanraj Chavda, back in the 8th century. Some believe that ...

You might be familiar with places such as Munnar, Kozhikode, Kovalam and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The most popular destinations in this God's own country! But have you visited Kottayam - the land of lakes, letters and latex yet? Kottayam is a ...

Bidar district forms the crown of the state of Karnataka since it is the topmost city situated in the North-eastern tip. The name Bidar is derived from the Kannada word "bidiru" which translates to bamboo since the city was earlier known ...

If Delhi is the heart of India, the historical Fatehpuri Masjid in Chandni Chowk is its heart beat. Facing the Mughal power, the Red Fort, the Fatehpuri mosque is a mute witness to the unfolding drama of history right from the ...

The Moorish mosque in Kapurthala is a specimen of a King's love for his subjects. Located in Kapurthala of Punjab, the mosque is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, and is among the best mosques of South East Asia. The ...

We are only familiar about Taj Mahal as it is a one-of-its-kind architecture in the world. In fact, the contemporary world is more familiar about Shah Jahan due to this architecture. However, the era of this Mughal Emperor was considered as ...

Each pilgrimage centre has a story to unfold, a secret to reveal. Here we have a mosque that was built in the name of a King who converts to Islam and spreads the message of Islam in his land. Let us ...

Chennai is known for its Marina beach, delicious street food and more. The city has its share of pilgrimage centre and tourist spots that attract travellers and tourists alike. A unique attraction of this city is its Thousand Lights Mosque. The ...

Moharram is celebrated as the first day of the New Year according to the Islamic Calender. It is one of the auspicious months for Muslims. It is observed in many ways and has different traditions. On the eve of such a ...

We tend to get more excited about the places showcased in famous movies. Maybe it is easy to connect with the locations as we have seen impressive visuals from the films. Often it happens that, some destinations become more popular after ...

Ramzan (or Ramadan) is a month when Muslims observe fasts throughout the day, and indulge themselves in prayers and noble activities. Prayers are held in mosques during evenings called 'taraweeh' and the whole day is generally spent in religious activities and ...

Haji Ali Dargah is one of the well known pilgrim sites in Mumbai. Haji Ali Mosque complex houses the tomb of the saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari and a dargah (mosque) of Haji Ali. Haji Ali Dargah is visited by ...