Doha´s distinctive Bin Zaid Mosque

With its distinctive minaret, with a spiral base, this 16-year-old house of worship is one of the symbols of Qatar, is open to non-Muslims (not a common thing), and is especially impressive when lit up at night. There are around 20 Muslim houses of worship in Doha< most of them of fairly recent vintage, dating back to some 20 years ago, and many reflecting along with spirituality the sultanate´s economic might with soaring and elaborate architecture.

Read more in our post Qatar´s Capital Doha, Where the Past Meets the Future.

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