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The Blue Mosque<\/strong> (Called Sultanahmet Camii<\/strong> in Turkish)<\/strong> is an historical mosque<\/strong> in Istanbul<\/a>.<\/strong> The mosque is thought because the Blue Mosque<\/strong> thanks to blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design. Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. Rather like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasa and a hospice. Besides still used as a mosque, the SultanAhmed Mosque has also become a well-liked tourist attraction in Istanbul<\/strong>.\"blue_mosque\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Besides being tourist attraction, it\u2019s also a active mosque, so it\u2019s closed to non worshippers for a half hour close to during the five daily prayers.<\/p>\n

Best thanks to see great architecture of the Blue Mosque<\/strong> is to approach it from the Hippodrome. (West side of the mosque) As if you’re non-Muslim visitor, you furthermore may should use same direction to enter the Mosque. \u200b\u200b<\/p>\n

Please ignore and avoid folks that provide you with to enter mosque without stand. Those people mostly will try and sell you something and take you to the some shopping place. Best way is to line up and enter Mosque a bit like other tourists. Don\u2019t worry if line looks very long, it’ll move in no time needless to say.\u200b<\/p>\n

How to Visit Blue Mosque?<\/h2>\n

Tourists always wonder a way to visit BlueMosque.<\/strong> There is also many other questions like if there’s any admission price,dress code, where to place my shoes etc. Here below is that the answers of of these simple questions\u2026<\/p>\n

\u200bPlan your visit to the Sultanahmet<\/strong> area of Istanbul,<\/strong> so you better arrive mid morning. Pray happens five times on a daily basis with the primary call to prayer at sunrise and also the last one at nightfall. The mosque closes for 90 minutes at each pray time. Avoid visiting a mosque at pray time (Especially Midday praying on Friday) or within a half hour after the ezan is chanted from the Mosque minarets.<\/p>\n

Before step in to Mosque, begin your shoes and put in plastic bags provided at the entrance(Free of Charge). This is often required of all persons as a part of Muslim tradition when entering a mosque. there’s also no charge to enter the Blue Mosque.<\/p>\n

\"blue_mosque\"<\/a>If you’re women wear a veil when entering to Blue Mosque.<\/strong> Head coverings are available at the Blue Mosque<\/strong> entrance free. Place the material cover on top of your head with equal portions hanging on either side.
\nTake one side and wrap it around your neck, tossing it behind your back with covering your shoulders. Don\u2019t cover your face, the covering is supposed to cover your hair only.<\/p>\n

Inside The Mosque<\/h2>\n

When you are inside the mosque,<\/strong> remain quiet and don\u2019t use flash photography. Since this can be an area of worship, avoid staring or taking picture of these who are praying. Visit the mosque respectfully and quietly. At the Mosque exit, you’ll be able to put used plastic bags in designated bin bags and return head covers to duty staff.
\nYou can do donation to assist maintain the Mosque at the gate. It is not compulsory, but if you create donation you may get the official receipt for it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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