Question 1

Why is the Blue Mosque blue?

Accepted Answer

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is famously known as the Blue mosque, while entering one can not get enough idea of the reason behind its name but when inside the mosque the beautiful blue iznik ceramic tiles covering the maximum part of the interiors and the chandelier and natural lights reflection on them creates a charming blue ambience.

Question 2

Can you take pictures inside a mosque?

Accepted Answer

Since blue mosque is an active mosque and many worshippers gather here for prayer each day apart from the main praying hours. One can take photos and videos but without flash. It is also not advisable to take pictures of those in prayer inside the mosque.

Question 3

Is Blue Mosque free?

Accepted Answer

In addition to being the most visited tourist place, the blue Mosque is a place of worship with no entry fee. One can totally make some donation which is spent in maintenance and running other facilities at the mosque. While entering the mosque, one needs to take out the shoe and wrap it in a plastic bag and cover their head with the fabric, the fabric and the plastic bags are also available at the entrance for free of cost.