🕌 Magnificent Minarets of the Islamic World

This Ramadan, we celebrate inspirational architecture͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ As we explore the beautiful world around us, we celebrate its inspiring Islamic architecture. Across the world, minarets punctuate our skylines and our days, broadcasting the call to prayer and gathering us to worship. As we travel the world, we come across many truly magnificent examples. Let’s take a closer look at their different styles, features and their remarkable history. Ottoman and Seljuk The highly decorated minarets of the Seljuk period and the grand architecture of the Ottoman period can be seen in villages and cities throughout Türkiye. Visit the former Ottoman capitals of Istanbul, Edirne or Bursa to see the most impressive examples. [READ MORE]( 9.1 [Ottoman's Life Hotel Deluxe]( [Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey](#) [All halal food]( property]( pool • Ladies-only • Fully-secluded]( pool • Mixed-gender • Modest swimwear allowed]( & Spa • Ladies-only • Fully-secluded]( 15% 17% 20% 95% [Swissôtel Uludag Bursa]( [Uludag, Turkey](#) [All halal food]( property]( pool • Ladies-only • Fully-secluded]( pool • Mixed-gender • Modest swimwear allowed]( & Spa • Ladies-only • Fully-secluded]( 5% 7% 10% Andalusian and Mamluk From Moorish rule during the golden period of Al Andalus in what is now Spain, to the migration to Egypt and Morocco, these creative dynasties devised a whole new intricate architectural style which still inspires today. [READ MORE]( 8.3 [Alanda Marbella Hotel]( [Marbella, Andalusia, Spain](#) [All halal food]( property]( • Mixed-gender • Modest swimwear allowed]( pool • Mixed-gender • Modest swimwear allowed]( 13% 15% 17% 8.9 [Al Maaden Villa Hotel & Spa]( [Marrakech, Morocco](#) [All halal food]( property]( pool • In some rooms • Fully-secluded]( room, Hammam, Massage • Private-hire • Fully-secluded]( 10% 15% 17% The Mughal and Timurid Empires We head east to modern-day Uzbekistan to explore the heritage of the Timurid Empire with its exquisite mosques and towers, some of the greatest architectural feats ever accomplished, before heading to the Mughal Empire and India and Pakistan. [READ MORE]( 9.7 [Central Palace Halal Hotel]( [Tashkent, Uzbekistan](#) [All halal food]( property]( pool • Private-hire • Fully-secluded]( centre, Sauna, Steam room, Hammam • Private-hire • Fully-secluded]( 10% 15% 20% [MAROKAND SPA HOTEL]( [Samarkand, Uzbekistan](#) [All halal food]( property]( pool • Private-hire • Fully-secluded]( & Spa • Private-hire • Fully-secluded]( centre, Hammam, Hot tub/jacuzzi, Spa treatment room(s), Massage • Private-hire • Fully-secluded]( 3% 5% 7% The Umayyad, Abbasid and Safavid Dynasties We consider two of the most outstanding minarets of all time - those of the Great Mosque of Damascus, Syria and the Great Mosque of Samarra, Iraq and contemplate the incomparable beauty of Al Aqsa. [READ MORE]( For every friend who registers on HalalBooking, books and stays at one of our properties, earn up to 1000 Status Points. And your friend gets $25 off their first booking! [REFER A FRIEND]( [In browser]( Copyright © 2024 HalalBooking, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? [Update preferences](  |   [Unsubscribe](