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The Night Worshipper

This is the Grand Sultan Qaboos Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, located in Muscat, the capital of Oman. It is open to worshippers 24/7, but for regular visitors, it is only open for a few hours in the morning. Late at night, only a few people might come to pray, but the mosque remains open even for this small number.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Masqat, Oman
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Afshin Azarian