This cycle is dedicated to mosques constructed in Muslim countries. However, mosques that demonstrate exceptional qualities in functionality, environmental sustainability, spirituality, and seamless integration with the urban context have also been considered. The selected projects will represent the ‘mosques of the twenty-first century,’ while upholding a profound respect for the traditional identity of the mosque.

The nominated mosques have been categorized into three distinct groups: Central Mosques, Jumaa Mosques and Local Mosques. In January 2019, the jury convened at the International Union of Architects in Paris for a three-day deliberation. The awarded projects were chosen from a shortlist of 27 mosques, selected from a total of 201 submissions representing 43 countries across three continents.