Mosques throughout the Muslim world have some of the most intricate and exquisite architecture designs ever created by mankind. There's too much amazing architecture in them to cover in just one post, so we decided to focus simply on the mosque's ceiling designs – something the faithful might see when they look up to the heavens.

These stunning pictures show just how heavily mathematics and geometry featured in Islamic architecture in the Arab world and elsewhere. The repeating perfect spirals and geometric forms in the amazing buildings are reminiscent of the intricate mandalas found in Buddhist art as well.

Iran is known for its extraordinary collection of stunning mosques, which we wrote about here, but there are beautiful mosques elsewhere as well. We'd love to see your amazing photos of mosque ceiling ideas submitted below and invite you to vote for your favorites!

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    Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran

    Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran

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    Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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    Taj Mahal Mosque Ceiling

    Taj Mahal Mosque Ceiling

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    Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan

    Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan

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    Fatima Masumeh Shrine, Qom, Iran

    Fatima Masumeh Shrine, Qom, Iran

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    Al Soltan Qalawoon Mosque, Cairo, Egypt

    Al Soltan Qalawoon Mosque, Cairo, Egypt

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    Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran

    Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran

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    Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque,Isfahan, Iran

    Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque,Isfahan, Iran

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    Bahaud-Din Naqshband Mausoleum, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

    Bahaud-Din Naqshband Mausoleum, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

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    Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran

     Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran

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    Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran

    Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran

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    Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran

    Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran

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    Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran

    Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran

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    Jame Mosque of Yazd, Yazd, Iran

    Jame Mosque of Yazd, Yazd, Iran

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    Alahambra, Granada, Spain - Liba Ws

    Alahambra, Granada, Spain - Liba Ws

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