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The journey of Photo of the Day is endless, from one continent to the next, a journey that gives one an understanding of people, nature, and culture. We believe, when one feels it from the heart and captures the moment with their camera, it becomes an iconic, which is special to share with the whole world. Let’s share it with others…

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Ka’bah at Night, by Ahmed Al.Badawy

Award Winner   |   Photo of the Day   |   January 11, 2013

It was 4:30am, a typical night around the Ka’aba, and an hour before the Fajr (morning prayer). Ka’bah is the direction of prayer for the followers of peace. Everyday millions of people around the world visit Masjid Al-Haram, which is unknown to many because it is concealed by the controlled media in different parts of [...]

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Al-Masjid al-Haram, by Ahmed Al.Badawy

Award Winner   |   Photo of the Day   |   December 31, 2012

In this frame, I’m presenting Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām, the Sacred Mosque, with the angle that shows the whole surrounding atmosphere of the Ka’bah, taken at 12:40am. This panorama also shows the beauty of the place and its integration with the sky. Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) and his son Ismail (Ishmeal) built the Ka’bah. This task was assigned [...]

Contestant | December '12, Islamic PhotographyRead more

The Beauty in Truth, by Ahmed Al.Badawy

Award Winner   |   Photo of the Day   |   December 25, 2012

“And there is no Conqueror except Allah,” has been presented in Arabic in the core of this frame. One can find these sorts of calligraphy within different patterns at Al.Hambra Palace.

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The Most Sacred Place, by Ahmed Al.Badawy

Award Winner   |   Photo of the Day   |   December 14, 2012

This was my first visit to Al-Masjid al-Haram, the most sacred place in the world. It was 1am, a typical night around the Ka’aba. Muslims worldwide turn towards Ka’aba, as unique direction while offering daily prayers. Late at night, when it’s almost empty, it was a good opportunity to see the people’s behavior surrounds the [...]

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