English Unit 7 Sultan Ahmad Masjid 9th Class

The construction of the Blue Masjid, also known as Sultan Ahmed Masjid, started in 1609 during the reign of Sultan Ahmad I. The royal architect Sedefhar Mehmat Aga was appointed by the Sultan to oversee the project. The masjid was completed and its opening ceremony was held in 1616. Unfortunately, Sultan Ahmad I could not witness the completion of the masjid in his lifetime, and it was finished during the reign of his successor, Mustafa I.

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The Blue Masjid, situated in Istanbul, Turkey, reflects a unique blend of Ottoman masjid and Byzantine church architectural styles. It was designed with inspiration from Hagia Sophia, another magnificent masjid, and considered unmatched in splendor, majesty, and size.

The masjid features a spacious forecourt with ablution facilities on both sides. A heavy iron chain hangs at the entrance on the western side, symbolizing the Sultan’s humility in the presence of divine power.

The interior of the masjid is adorned with over 20,000 hand-made ceramic tiles in various tulip designs, representing flowers, fruits, and cypresses. The upper level of the interior is adorned with blue paint and stained glass windows, allowing natural light to illuminate the space. The mehrab, made of finely carved marble, is a significant element in the interior, and a richly decorated pulpit is situated to the right of the mehrab.

The masjid has six minarets, with four standing at the corners, each featuring three balconies, and two at the end of the forecourt with two balconies.

The Blue Masjid remains a popular tourist attraction, and visitors gather in the park facing the masjid to listen to the call to the evening namaz. Despite the passage of time, the masjid continues to captivate the hearts of its visitors, making it one of the most visited monuments in the world.