From here, you can see more clearly the intricate design of the carpet. Almost every wall inside Astana's Grand Mosque is covered in carvings, mosaics or gold. The swirling patterns seen on the ...

There are over 2.5 million Muslims in the UK and over 1,500 mosques. The mosque is a place to gather for prayers, to study and to celebrate festivals such as Ramadan. It can also be used to house ...