Enchanting and mesmerizing arches of mosques

As you know, mosques are forbidden to depict human figures and animals, abstract patterns and geometric shapes were the main elements of Islamic architecture. And only here these elements can be so beautiful!

Mosques of the Muslim world constitute some of the most exquisite and elegant pieces of architecture ever created by human hands. There is so much stunning beauty that it is difficult to completely cover this topic in one post, so today we decided to focus only on the ceilings and vaults of mosques — that believers see when you look to the sky. These photos show how mathematics and geometry are closely associated with Islamic architecture and the Arab world in General. The repeating perfect spirals and geometric forms reminiscent of sophisticated patterns that can be seen, for example, the Buddhists. Iran is famous for its incredible collection of stunning mosques, although these masterpieces can be found around the world. Well, let's discover the wonderful world of Islamic architecture.

1. The Shrine Of Fatima Masuma Of Qom, Iran.

2. Mosque Nasir al-Mulk, Shiraz, Iran.

3. The same mosque in Shiraz, Iran.

4. And again, the mosque of Shiraz from a different angle.

5. Vakil Mosque, Shiraz, Iran.

6. The Shrine Of Fatima Masuma Of Qom, Iran.

7. The Mosque Of Sheikh Of Lustfully, Isfahan, Iran.

8. Mosque Shah, Isfahan, Iran.

9. The Mosque, The Jalil Khayat, Erbil, Iraq.

10. Shiraz, Iran.

11. The Ceiling Of The Taj Mahal.

12. Friday mosque of Isfahan, Iran.

13. The Mosque Of Sheikh Of Lustfully, Isfahan, Iran.

14. Mosque Nasir al-Mulk, Shiraz, Iran.

15. Mosque of al-Sultan Qalawon, Cairo, Egypt.

16. The Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

17. The Mosque Of Wazir Khan, Lazor, Pakistan.

18. Mosque Nasir al-Mulk, Shiraz, Iran.

19. Mosque Nasir al-Mulk, Shiraz, Iran.

20. The Mausoleum Of Bahauddin Naqshbandi, Bukhara, Uzbekistan.