Turkey is a country based on Muslims. So it it completely different from Poland. I don't want to assess which religion is better. But I can say religion here it is very interesting for me and I admire Muslims and their devoting to their God. Their mosques are completely different from Roman Catholic Churches. One day in the evening we visit traditional mosque in Aksaray. It was located on the hill.
On the way to Mosque
Cementary next to Mosque..
Interior of the Mosque
People before entering to the Mosque wash their feet, hands and face
You must take off your shoes before entering to the Mosque- it is compulsory.
The carpet is soft and comfortable for praiyng
As a stranger woman you can cover your head - showing respect for this religion but it not compulsory..
Part for women. The can't pray with men..
Tomorrow be continue..
I have not been inside a mosque even though Muslim is the majority in my country. I noticed that the design of the mosque and the tombstones are different from those over here.
ReplyDeleteNancy I have been also in mosque in Germany... Tombstones here are only white..
DeleteI've never been inside a mosque so thank you for the tour. What are the curtained off areas for?
ReplyDeleteCynthia , the curtained off areas are for women only because they can not pray with men. It is a basic rule in the Muslim religion.. The position of women in this religion is so strange
DeleteInteresting and bare.
ReplyDeleteNever been inside one, but have seen one when travelling within Australia. We don't have one where I live, but there is one inside the University here in Launceston.
Margaret mosque is always interesting..
DeleteBeautiful and unusual structure. Much simpler that many of the Christian churches.
ReplyDeletea lovely structure.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot
DeleteSo different from Catholic churches, Gosia.
ReplyDeleteYes completely different world..
DeleteI always like to see the minaret. Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your photos of the mosque. :-)
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see around, especially inside.
ReplyDeleteDiana
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