23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Whispers of Light
Photographed inside the historic Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo on November 24, 2024, this image captures two women immersed in quiet prayer and reflection. The soft sunlight filtering through ancient arches symbolizes inner peace and divine connection — where silence becomes a form of worship.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Cairo, Egypt |
| Camera: | NIKON D5300 |
| Copyright: | © Mohammed Gharib |