Mosques or Masjid is a holy place for all Muslims all around the world. There are some of the stunning mosques present in Muslim major countries like Azerbaijan or Tunisia with absolutely great architectures and design that one can’t even imagine. They do not look beautiful from outside but from inside too. From golden and crystal domes to ceilings and halls with a variety of colours makes then even more beautiful that one can’t resist visiting them once in their lifetime to worship God.

Here, I have listed some of the most beautiful mosques from various countries around the world that will leave you stunned for sure.

1. Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

The Blue Mosque is popularly known as ‘Sultan Ahmed Mosque’  and it was built under the reign of Ottoman ruler Ahmad I. The mosque is really breathtaking as it is beautifully decorated from inside using nearly 20,000 Iznik blue tiles featuring flowers, trees and abstract patterns.

2. Hagia Sophia Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

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Hagia Sophia means ‘Divine Wisdom’ in Greek. It is one of the most beautiful monuments in Turkey. It was remarkably built in a short span of time. It surrounds beautiful domed selling four minarets which are extremely beautiful.

The mosque’s interior is designed with gold mosaic on the ceilings with the presence of giant marble pillars, walls, floor and columns. It is one of the largest mosques in the world and was also declared a museum in 1935 by the president of Turkey.

3) Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque, Putrajaya, Malaysia

This is a beautiful mosque along with a sea facing and has a contemporary design. The building of the mosque has been made using stainless steel which is imported from Germany and China.

The view from the main hall facing the lake in front of the mosque looks breathtaking, especially at night.

4. The Great Mosque of Makkah, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

The Great Mosque of Mecca is popularly known as the Holy Mosque or Haram Mosque. It is located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia near to Ka’bah which is the holiest shrine in Islam. Almost every year, it receives millions of worshippers from the globe. The mosque consists of a rectangular central courtyard surrounded by covered prayer areas.

5. Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran

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It is one of the spectacular and breathtaking monuments in Iran. It is commonly known as ‘Pink Mosque’. It features dazzling stained glass, beautifully painted tiles all over the ceiling along with the Persian rugs covering the floor. It looks more like a rainbow, colours coming in from every direction.

6. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

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One of the most visited place by the Muslims in Brunei, the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan. The country has nearly half of the Muslim population. It is believed that the golden mosque was built to honour this section of the Muslims in the country.

The mosque has been made using nearly 5 million USD and has been made using imported Italian marble pillars and floor, granite from Shanghai and crystal chandeliers from England.

You may have come across many haunted stories in your life or heard of one from your grandma during your childhood. Once you listen to them, it’s pretty hard to get out of them easily. True Right? Most of these haunted stories involve ghosts, a woman in a white saree with a candle walking on the street and many more unusual and weird things like that.

In India, there are a plethora of places that are known to be haunted and one of the most popular among them is Bhangarh, Rajasthan. Apart from this, you will not believe that cities like Mumbai which is extremely famous for ‘Vada Pav’ and its ‘Marine Drive’ have also some places which are extremely haunted.

Let’s explore some of the haunted places in Mumbai that you should avoid going after the sun sets.

1. Sanjay Gandhi National Park

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It is a biosphere reserve and a trekking site. It is considered one of the most haunted places in Mumbai. Many peoples and the forest guards have told that they have seen a hazy shadow of a hitchhiker who vanishes in the air gradually. And you know that despite being the haunted place yet it is one of the most visited parks in the world.

2. IC Colony

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IC Colony is located in Borivali region, Mumbai. The haunted story behind this is that once a gardener has committed suicide in the playground in front of the colony building and it is believed that his ghost is still there who are protecting the region and haunting everyone therearound.

3. Santa Cruz West

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The most rumoured story about this place is related to a woman who resides on the second floor. People are not even dared to call her by her name, so they call her by using the phrase, ‘2nd-floor Ki Bhabhi Ji’ instead. It is also said that the sound of barking dogs is heard when the spirit of a woman is nearby.

4. Taj Mahal Hotel

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It is one of the most luxurious and signature building of Mumbai. The architect who has designed the building has committed suicide as the building design deviated from the original plan.

It is, therefore, he decided to kill himself right away. So, his spirit is believed to wander here and there around the hotel building near corridors and staircases.

5. Vrindavan Society

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Vrindavan Society is situated behind the Thane Creek and is believed to be one of the most haunted places in Mumbai. The night security guards have reported that they have encountered unnatural slaps on their faces while sleeping at night.

Even they have heard of whispers right into their ears when they use to perform their duty at night in the colony. Stories say that it is the ghost of an old man who has committed suicide in one of the buildings in the society.

6. D’Souza Chawl

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This place is said to be haunted by the spirit of an old woman who fell into the well and died unnaturally. Since then, her evil spirit roams around the well after the sunset.

7. Nasserwanj Wadi

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The place is located near Mahim Railway Station. The story behind this place is that a local Parsi, Nasser was burnt alive, 16 years ago. It is believed that his spirit is still protecting and keeping a watch on his property. A man is supposed to hold the entire possession of this property and no one dares to mess up with him.

What comes into your mind when you heard of Jaipur? The pink city right? But to be brutally honest, Jaipur also reminds you of its forts, museums, Rajasthani culture and of course its tasty food. It is the city which is full of experiences if you want to explore.

If you are planning to visit Jaipur the next time either with your family or friends, then don’t be confused as I have made things easy for you which you can do there whenever you visit the next time or maybe for the first time.

Have a look at some of the best things to do in Jaipur which can make your trip an unforgettable and memorable experience.

1. Get a taste of Rajasthani culture at Chokhi Dhani

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Chokhi Dhani is one of the best places to visit in Jaipur if you want to enjoy Rajasthani cultural activities. Chokhi Dhani is a village themed resort where you can enjoy a variety of local experiences. Apart from this, you can also go on a camel, elephant and bullock cart rides.

And yes there is an arrangement for lip-smacking Rajasthani meals also which you can try out besides enjoying local cultural programs.

2. Explore Whole Jaipur on a Camel Ride

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I bet this is the coolest way ever that one could use to explore Jaipur. Sit and relax on the back of a camel and enjoy the beautiful views of the city. You can hire a camel ride from the market area and start your mini ride.

3. Visit Local Villages taking Jeep Safari

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You can also try visiting local villages in Jaipur with Jeep Safari if you want to feel that real Rajputana royal glory. One can notice village houses, occupations, agriculture farms, the life of people and visit school and local panchayats to have a glimpse of how is life there? You can also have fun with the kids for playing gully cricket and other games rather than sticking on mobile phones!

4. Try Hot Balloon Safari at Jamnalal Bajaj Road

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If you are an adventure enthusiast person, then you must try hot balloon safari at Jamnalal Bajaj Road. This will help you to have a glimpse of various beautiful attractions of the city like City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Jai Mahal etc. This is surely one of the fun things to do when you visit Jaipur to make some memorable moments.

5. Trekking on Chour Ghati in Jaipur

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Are you a trekking lover? What are you thinking then just pack your bags and go on a trek on Chour Ghati in Jaipur? Chour Ghati is a beautiful trek in the remnants of Aravalis surrounded with plush green beauty from all the sides.

6. Visit Elephant Farms

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Nothing can be better than visiting an Elephant farm if you are a big animal lover. Experience meeting the elephants in real and feed them with your own hands and have fun.

7. Taste Cutting Chai at Tapri- the Tea House

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Imagine it’s raining and you are in Jaipur, then what could be better than having a cutting chai along with a mask bun at Tapri – The Tea House which is a beautiful little cafe started by a couple of friends after coming to their corporate jobs. It is one of the favourite and most crowded places in Jaipur.