UZBEKISTAN - Tashkent, Khastiman Mosque

 Thanks to Anya for the card.

TURKEY - The Blue Mosque

Istambul.  Sultanahmet Camii.  The Blue mosque.  Thanks to B. Soner for the card.

RUSSIA - The Qolşärif Mosque

Thanks to Vika for the card.

"The Qolşärif Mosque (pronounced [kɔlʃæˈriːf], also spelled Qol Sharif, Qol Sherif and Kol Sharif via the Tatar Qol Şärif mäçete, Qolşärif mäçete, and Kul Sharif via the Russian мечеть Кул-Шариф, mechet Kul-Sharif) located in Kazan Kremlin, was reputed to be – at the time of its construction – one of the largest mosques in Russia, and in Europe outside of Istanbul."

TURKEY - Sultanahmet Mosque

Thanks to Anja for a card  from her holiday in Turkey. :)

CHINA - Mosque in China

Thanks to Feng for the card.

INDONESIA - Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah

Thanks to Anissa for the card.

"The Great Mosque of Central Java (Indonesian: Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah) is a mosque in the city of Semarang, Central Java.
The mosque complex covers 10 hectares. There are three central buildings arranged in the shape of a U, with the domed mosque at the centre; all buildings have pitched, tiled roofs, while the central mosque has four minarets. The central roof resembles the roof of a "joglo", the traditional Javanese house, and symbolises the rising steps toward heaven or to gain God's blessing. The long buildings forming the arms of the U house a library and auditorium respectively;[2] the auditorium can hold up to 2,000 people."

MALAYSIA - Masjid Negara

Thanks to Joey for the card.

INDONESIA - Masjid Gedhe Kauman

Thanks to Ucy for the card.

Sultan Salehuddin Mosque in Shah Alam

Thanks to Ahmad for the old picture of Sultan Salehuddin Mosque in Shah Alam. This state Shah Alam mosque is located near my home, during Ramadan I would come here for Tarawih. :)

Nice postmark from POS Malaysia in conjunction with Malaysia Day celebrating on 16 September 2016.

PERAK - Masjid Alwi

Thanks to Raymond for the card.

"Kangar’s Masjid Alwi is one of the state’s major landmarks. Adopting classic Mughal architecture, it was registered as a WARISAN (National Heritage) in 1988, under the National Heritage Act 2005. Efforts to collect funds for its construction started in the 1920s.

Funded by Muslim tithes (zakat), donations from Muslim government officials and businessmen as well as allocations from the State Government, construction finally began in 1931 under M. C. Hay and fully completed in 1933 under O. E. Venables. The mosque was officially opened by the Sultan of Perlis at that time, Raja Syed Alwi Ibni Almarhum Tuan Syed Safi Jamalullail, of whom it was named after."

NORTHERN CYPRUS - Lala Mustafar Mosque

My second card from North Cyprus, same picture but  different stamp used. Thanks to Valeri for sending me card from your travel!

SINGAPORE - Sultan Mosque

Thanks to postcrosser Jonathan for the beautiful sultan mosque.

"Masjid Sultan (Jawi: مسجد سلطان ;Malay for Sultan Mosque; is located at Muscat Street and North Bridge Road within the Kampong Glam district of Rochor Planning Area in Singapore. The mosque is considered one of the most important mosques in Singapore. The prayer hall and domes highlight the mosque's star features."

INDIA - Jama Masjid, Gulbarga

Hello blog! it's been a while. We were celebrating Eid al-Fitr or Aidil Fitri.  Aidil Fitri is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims to marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Here in Malaysia we celebrate it by visiting parents, close family and long distance relatives, seeking forgiveness and forgiving. 

Now let's get back to the postcard, only one card landed in my mailbox today.

Jama Masjid, situated inside Gulbarga Fort was built by Muhammad Shah I (1358 - 75) to commemorate Fulbarga as the capital of the Bahmani Sultanate. The Jama Masjid does not have minarates.  It is a unique mosque with a huge dome and smaller ones as embellishments.  It was built in 1367 AD by a Spanish architect, with arched doorways on the same lines as that of the Great Cathedral-Mosque of Cordoba in Spain.

Thanks to postcrosser Manbol for the card.

NORTHERN CYPRUS - Lala Mustafa Mosque (St. Nicholas)

I am very happy to get my hand on a card from Northern Cyprus, a new addition to my collection, #144. Considering how difficult to get the written and stamps card from here, it is indeed a bonus to me, Many thanks to my dear stamp friend, Valeri from Cyprus.

The 14th-century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nicholas, which has since been turned into a mosque named Lala Mustafa Camii, is the most important monument in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus.

 "The Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque originally known as Saint Nicholas's Cathedral and later as the Ayasofya (Saint Sophia) Mosque of Magusa, is the largest medieval building in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus. Built between 1298 and c. 1400, it was consecrated as a Catholic cathedral in 1328. The cathedral was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman Empire captured Famagusta in 1571 and it remains a mosque to this day."

Northern Cyprus (Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs), officially the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (Turkish: Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti), is a self-declared state that comprises the northeastern portion of the island of Cyprus. Recognised only by Turkey, Northern Cyprus is considered by the international community to be part of the Republic of Cyprus.

CYPRUS - Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque

Hala Sultan Tekka mosque was built in 648 AD on the spot where Umm Haram died when she fell of her mule. According to tradition Umm Haram was related to the Prophet Mohammad. It is now one of the most important holy places of worship for Muslims, ranked immediately after Mecca, Medina in Saudi Arabia and Al Aqsa in Jerusalem. The mosque was first renovated in 1816 and more recently in 2002.

UGANDA - Kibuli Mosque, Kampala

Another great card from Hassan shows the Kibuli Mosque at Kampala. A great collection for my mosque theme. You could read more about the mosque here.

"Kibuli Mosque is the biggest Muslim religious site in Kampala. It is also the oldest mosque in Kampala. Located on Kibuli hill, it is of religious, cultural and historical significance. The land on which it is built is the oldest hill in Kampala, originally owned by the Kabaka of Buganda, he donated most of it to have the Mosque constructed. Kibuli Mosque is also counted among Kampala’s Landmark buildings because of it’s religious and historical significance."

Hassan used stamp issued from 2012 Medicine (cancer & AIDS).

KAZAN - Kul-Sharif Mosque

Thank you Angie for the wonderful card showing Kul Sharif Mosque in Kazan, one of the biggest mosque in Europe.

KAZAN - Marjani Mosque

Another great card from Angie, card showing Marjani Mosque with rainbow at the background. Such a great card.

"The Märcani Mosque Cyrillic: (әл-)Мәрҗани мәчете; formerly Äfände, i.e. Seigniorial, The First Cathedral Mosque, The Yunısovs' Mosque), also spelled al-Marjani, Mardjani and Mardzhani (Russian: Мечеть (аль-)Марджани́) is a mosque in Kazan, Russia, built in 1766-1770 by Catherine the Great's authority and on the city's population's donations.

After several decades of persecution of the Muslims in Imperial Russia the Märcani Mosque was the first mosque, built in Kazan. It is the oldest acting mosque in Tatarstan and it was the only mosque in Kazan that escaped closure during the Soviet period. The mosque was built in traditions of the Tatar medieval architecture combined with provincial baroque style, and it represents a typical Tatar mosque."

GHANA - Wonder of Ghana

Thank you Mr Ken for sending this beautiful cards from Ghana, my country #128. Received 8 blank postcards which shows culture and interesting view of the country!

Larabanga Mosque; the oldest in Ghana. It's believe to contain an ancient copy of Quran.  Larabanga Mystery stone; whenever the stone was move to make way for the construction of a road, it mysteriously moved back to it original position.

Kintampo Waterfalls, Kakum Canopy walk way in Central Region.  Boabeng- Fiema Monkey sanctuary in Brong Ahafo Region.

Elmina; known more for the Slave Castle than for fishing, its annual Bakatue Festival is also a very big hit.

Acca the capital of Ghana since 1877.

Traditional building.

Homowo Festival (hooting at hunger)

The map and flag of Ghana.

Akwaaba; The popular word for welcome is akwaaba which is expressed to all visitors.

MOROCCO - Mosquee Hassan II

"The Hassan II Mosque or Grande Mosquée Hassan II (Arabic: مسجد الحسن الثاني‎; nickname: "Casablanca Hajj" is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the largest mosque in Morocco and Africa and the 7th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world's tallest at 210 metres (689 ft). Completed in 1993, it was designed by Michel Pinseau and built by Bouygues.

The minaret is 60 stories high topped by a laser, the light from which is directed towards Mecca. The mosque stands on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean, the sea bed being visible through the glass floor of the building's hall. The walls are of hand-crafted marble and the roof is retractable. A maximum of 105,000 worshippers can gather together for prayer: 25,000 inside the mosque hall and another 80,000 on the mosque's outside grounds."