The Dome of Ma’atem Al-Ajam – Bahrain, originally uploaded by malyousif.
Arif and I went to pay our respects to two separate families this morning to offer our condolences. The first is a old friend whose shop was right next to ours in the old souq and had his father pass away yesterday. That was in the old city in Ma’atem Madan.
Then we went to pay our respects in Ma’atem Al-Ajam, the dome and magnificent chandelier of which is shown in this picture, and offered our condolences to one of our neighbours whose uncle just passed away yesterday as well.
This is "Ma’atem Al-Ajam Al-Kabeer" or the Grand Persian Religious Hall, is one of the most beautifully attired halls in Bahrain. This is the picture of its dome with its huge chandelier.
I hope all of you do not suffer any bereavements my friends, and hope too that you have a wonderful, happy and peaceful Friday.
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How gorgeous! What a beautiful chandelier and interior. I am always amazed at the level of incredibe detail in so many mosques (particularly the calligrphy).
OMG! Safawi invation
Just beautiful……
We too have exquisite chandeliers in our non-denominational cathedrals of spirituality …
Beautiful design. When was it built?
Vic
Thank you for the ‘Friday’ image Mahmood. I was waiting for something from the garden, but this is equally good – exquisite design.
A question – what you are showing is the space for men, correct? Would the ladies have an equally impressive space?
I guess they would mishmish, I haven’t been in a ladies’ ma’atem to tell you and I hope that one of our many lady bloggers in Bahrain can post a picture of theirs.
here you go mishmish… I took these yesterday, but thought I would post a cultural shot instead! :ninja:
Love all the pics!
Great photos, thank you ! Especially heart-warming as I’m not seeing many flowers in rainy, grey and ‘wintery’ London at the moment. By the sounds of it though, Bahrain is colder than here right now. Crazy weather ! :wassat:
That’s a wonderful shot. Would make anyone who sees it want to visit the Ma’atem. Beautiful.
I honestly don’t know what I’d do without my mobile phone!! 🙂
Beautifil pic Mahmood and very impressive.. I always thought it so beautiful from the outside (I have seen it only in pics) and often wondered if the inside is beautiful too. Thanks for the pic!