This is a low-angle, night-time shot of a minaret, a tall, slender tower, that is part of the Hazrat Sultan Mosque in Astana, Kazakhstan. The minaret is illuminated by warm, white lights that highlight its layered, octagonal structure and intricate architectural details. Two large windows with ornamental grills are visible on the base of the minaret, casting illuminated patterns on the surrounding darkness. To the left and right of the minaret, parts of the mosque's blue domes and other architectural elements are visible. The sky is completely dark, indicating it is nighttime. There are no people visible in the image.

Astana's grand mosques lit up after dark

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Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 08:35 PM

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This is a low-angle, night-time shot of a minaret, a tall, slender tower, that is part of the Hazrat Sultan Mosque in Astana, Kazakhstan. The minaret is illuminated by warm, white lights that highligh…read more

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