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05-JUL-2014

Iman Turki Bin Abdullah Mosque

I took this literally as I was walking by one of the entrances to the mosque, right after the call to prayer had sounded (just didn't want to attract attention). It is also known as the Great Mosque of Riyadh and will accommodate 17,000 worshippers. Rebuilding the mosque was part of the Qasr Al Hokm redevelopment project.

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Julie Oldfield09-Jul-2014 00:03
It looks lovely.
Will Hoskins08-Jul-2014 01:10
Great composition, especially for a grab shot. I like seeing those spectacular lamps in context. V
Gill Kopy08-Jul-2014 00:55
Great "on the move" shot and nicely placed person - love those lamps !! V
Jim Coffman07-Jul-2014 21:25
Wow,17,000 people!! Nice image,Helen!
Patrick Goossens07-Jul-2014 21:18
I love the design. 17.000 people is a lot. Our churches may be happy if a dozen worshippers show up.
Karen Stuebing07-Jul-2014 20:36
Very impressive entrance and a beautifully composed image of it I like the placement of the elements and the view of the entrance with the person. V.
Zeeby07-Jul-2014 20:34
Another very interesting piece of architecture! Great capture! V
larose forest photos07-Jul-2014 20:10
Very impressive mosque, quite regal and elegant. 17,000 worshippers?! Wow. V
Chris Spracklen07-Jul-2014 19:53
A very well taken shot of this entranceway and of the impressive architecture beyond, Helen. *V*
The Ellisons07-Jul-2014 19:25
So completely different from the mosques I've visited recently... You can't tell its size from the entrance, I'd never have guessed its capacity!
Colin Storey07-Jul-2014 19:00
Fantastic image with the single person in view to show the scale. v
bill friedlander07-Jul-2014 18:39
Must be huge inside! Nice shot of the exterior. V
Bill Miller07-Jul-2014 18:31
Wow, so many people. The mosque must be huge. It certainly looks impressive.
Milan Vogrin07-Jul-2014 18:05
Nice compo!V!
joseantonio07-Jul-2014 17:24
Love the view through the gate.V
Martin Lamoon07-Jul-2014 16:56
Looks a great Mosque. Like the shaped brickwork design on the path.
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