Global Islamic Map — World Dargahs, Ziyarat Points, Historic Mosques & Holy Sanctuaries
Masjid al-Haram (The Holy Kaaba)
The most sacred sanctuary in Islam, encircling the Holy Kaaba (Qibla of all Muslims). Destination of the annual Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, Zamzam well, and Maqam Ibrahim.
Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet's Mosque)
Second holiest sanctuary in Islam, founded by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) upon the Hijrah. Encompasses the Rawdah ash-Sharifah and the Green Dome over the Prophet's resting place.
Masjid al-Aqsa & Dome of the Rock (Al-Quds)
Third holiest sanctuary in Islam and the first Qibla. Site of the Miraculous Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj) of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Masjid Quba
The first mosque built in Islamic history, its first stones laid by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Praying two units of Salah here carries the spiritual reward of an Umrah.
Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Masterpiece of classical Ottoman imperial architecture commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I. Renowned for its six towering minarets and 20,000 handmade Iznik turquoise ceramic tiles.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Ayasofya-i Kebir)
Monumental architectural wonder converted to an imperial mosque following Sultan Mehmed II's conquest in 1453. Features colossal gilded calligraphy medallions by Kazasker Mustafa Izzet.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
One of the world's largest contemporary mosques, clad in Macedonian Sivec white marble. Houses the world's largest hand-knotted Persian carpet and 24-carat gold-plated chandeliers.
Hassan II Mosque
Perched dramatically over the Atlantic Ocean, featuring a 210-meter minaret that directs a laser beam toward Makkah. Showcases exquisite hand-carved Moroccan stucco and Zellij tilework.
Badshahi Mosque
Monumental Mughal congregational mosque commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir. Constructed with carved red sandstone with white marble inlay overlooking the Lahore Fort.
Jama Masjid (Masjid-i-Jahan Numa)
Principal imperial congregational mosque built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Built of red sandstone and pure white marble with three grand domes and two 40-meter minarets.
Faisal Mosque
National mosque of Pakistan nestled at the foot of Margalla Hills, designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay resembling a Bedouin desert tent, flanked by four 88-meter minarets.
Umayyad Mosque (Great Mosque of Damascus)
One of the oldest and largest sacred congregational mosques in the world, completed under Caliph Al-Walid I in 715 CE. Holds the Shrine of Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist).
Great Mosque of Cordoba (Mezquita de Córdoba)
Pinnacle of Andalusian Moorish architecture established by Abd al-Rahman I. Celebrated globally for its hypostyle hall with 856 red-and-white jasper, onyx, and marble double arches.
Al-Azhar Mosque & University
Established in 970 CE during the Fatimid Caliphate, renowned as the chief beacon of Sunni Islamic scholarship, legal jurisprudence, and Arabic language for over a millennium.
Istiqlal Mosque (Masjid Istiqlal)
The largest mosque in Southeast Asia, built to commemorate Indonesian independence. Accommodates up to 120,000 worshippers under a grand 45-meter stainless steel dome.
Kul Sharif Mosque (Kazan Kremlin)
Prominent jewel of Tatarstan inside the UNESCO Kazan Kremlin. Features soaring turquoise domes and minarets commemorating the ancient Volga Bulgarian Islamic legacy.
Putra Mosque (Pink Mosque)
Rose-tinted granite sanctuary facing Putrajaya Lake. Features a 116-meter five-tiered minaret modeled after the Sheikh Omar Mosque in Baghdad.
Dargah Ajmer Sharif (Khwaja Gharib Nawaz)
The revered sanctuary of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti (RA), Sultan-ul-Hind. Pioneer of Chishti Sufism in India, famous for universal love and feeding the destitute (Langar).
Dargah Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia
Sacred resting place of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia (Mahbub-e-Ilahi) and his beloved disciple, poet Amir Khusrau. Epicenter of spiritual qawwali, adab, and charity for 700+ years.
Haji Ali Dargah
World-famous offshore sanctuary of Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari (RA) set 500 meters into the Arabian Sea on an islet accessible via a causeway during low tide.
Data Darbar (Hazrat Ali Hujwiri)
One of the oldest and largest Sufi shrines in South Asia. Resting place of Ali Hujwiri (Data Ganj Bakhsh), author of the seminal Persian Sufi treatise Kashf al-Mahjub.
Shrine of Imam Husayn ibn Ali
The sacred resting place of Imam Husayn (RA), grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and martyr of Karbala (680 CE). Destination of the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage.
Shrine of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib
The holy sanctuary of Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA), cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and fourth Righteous Caliph. Renowned for its solid gold dome.
Mevlana Rumi Mausoleum & Museum
The sacred tomb of Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, world-celebrated mystic poet and master of the Mevlevi whirling dervishes. Marked by its iconic turquoise ribbed dome (Kubbe-i Hadra).
Eyup Sultan Mosque & Tomb (Abu Ayyub al-Ansari)
The resting place of Hazrat Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (RA), venerable companion and standard-bearer of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who hosted the Prophet in Madinah.
Dargah Hazrat Shah Jalal
The most sacred spiritual sanctuary in Bangladesh, resting place of Hazrat Shah Jalal Yamani (RA), who brought the light of Islam and Chishti-Suhrawardi wisdom to Sylhet in 1303 CE.
Dargah Sabir Pak (Alauddin Ali Ahmed Sabir)
The spiritual fortress of Hazrat Alauddin Ali Ahmed Sabir Kalyari (RA), nephew and disciple of Baba Farid Ganjshakar. Known for immense Jalali spiritual power and patience.
Dargah Lal Shahbaz Qalandar
The ecstatic sanctuary of Hazrat Usman Marwandi (Lal Shahbaz Qalandar), 13th-century philosopher and Qalandari master known for profound love of divine unity.
Memorial Complex of Bahauddin Naqshband
Resting place of Khwaja Bahauddin Naqshband (RA), founder of the Naqshbandi Sufi Tariqah. Features calm turquoise courtyards, ancient mulberry trees, and stone chortaqs.
Mausoleum of Imam al-Bukhari
The monumental sanctuary of Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari, compiler of Sahih al-Bukhari, universally regarded as the most authentic compilation of Prophetic Hadith.
Dargah Khwaja Banda Nawaz Gesudaraz
Resting place of Hazrat Khwaja Syed Muhammad Gesudaraz (RA), famed scholar and Chishti master who nurtured Islamic literature in early Urdu (Deccani), Persian, and Arabic.
Dargah Haji Waris Ali Shah (Dewa Sharif)
Sanctuary of Hazrat Haji Waris Ali Shah (RA), 19th-century Qadiri-Chishti saint known for the universal message: "Jo Rab Hai Wahi Sab Hai" (The Lord of one is the Lord of all).
Dargah Baba Farid Ganjshakar
Sanctuary of Hazrat Fariduddin Ganjshakar (RA), venerable 12th-century Chishti master and pioneer Punjabi mystic poet whose verses are renowned across South Asia.
Imam Reza Shrine Complex
The largest mosque complex in the world by area. Resting place of Ali al-Rida (RA), the 8th Imam, adorned with a massive gold dome, Goharshad Mosque, and seven expansive courtyards.