Masjid al-Qiblatain (المسجد القبلتین) (Mosque of the two Qiblas) is a mosque in Medina that is historically important for Muslims as the place where the Islamic prophet Muhammad, leading the prayer, is said to have been commanded to change the direction of prayer (qibla) from Jerusalem to Mecca. Thus it uniquely contained two prayer niches (mihrabs). Recently the mosque was renovated, removing the old prayer niche facing Jerusalem and leaving the one facing Mecca.

The Qiblatain Mosque is among the three earliest mosques in Islam's history, along with Quba Mosque and Al-Masjid al-Nabawi.

I love the crisp contrast of blue and white here girafferacing · 2011-11-14: 18:51

Ya Allah,. I really miss to go there. Beautiful. anggrekfoto · 2011-11-14: 19:51

What a wonderful journey you participated in. The architecture and history is very impressive. Lovely perspectives. :) livelovelaugh · 2011-11-14: 20:52

very nice shots... beautiful pictures :) sandyk · 2011-11-14: 23:31

whoa,Saudi Arabia~ this looks like a really sacred place. beautiful, smilingranbow · 2011-11-15: 01:47

As always, beautiful shots suandro · 2011-11-15: 03:35

Beautiful, the white mosque and the intense blue sky, a wonderful contrast. Unchained · 2011-11-15: 03:52

Fabulous shots, especially the first. Very interesting and beautiful post Riyaz. SADHYA · 2011-11-15: 04:23

very beautiful! amazing shots!;) onlyricky · 2011-11-15: 09:11

welcome brother... looks very beautiful. hope i will visit too. extralarge · 2011-11-15: 16:03

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