Mask of Vaikuntha Vishnu, late 5th century. Learn more about 5th century masks
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Mosque in Istanbul, Turkiye, built in 1851 to house the cloak relic of Prophet Muhammad, from which it receives its name (‘Mosque of the Blessed Mantle’). This makes it one of the holiest sites in Islam. The cloak remains in the care of the descendants of Owais Qarni, who received it as a gift from the Prophet; devotees are allowed to view it during the month of Ramadan.