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The Atik Mosque is the oldest mosque in Bijeljina, built between 1520 and 1566. During the Turkish-Austrian war from 1716 to 1718, the inhabitants of Bijeljina used the mosque as a defensive bastion, as they had no fortresses. The mosque of Bijeljina was later transformed into a Catholic church from 1718 to 1739 by the Austrians. In 1893 a new minaret was built, and in 1912 another Şerefe was added and raised by another 10 metres. Until the beginning of the Second World War, there was an old cemetery next to the Atik Mosque. Later the authorities prohibited burial next to the mosque.

It is known that the Atik mosque, or Sava mosque, existed before 1651. From the very name Atik, which means old in Turkish, we can conclude that it is the oldest mosque in Brcko. It was originally made of wood and has been enlarged over time due to the increase in the number of believers in the city. The entire mosque was demolished on July 17, 1992. It was renovated in 2006 in its original form.

Sponsored by Sultan Abdul Aziz, the roof of the mosque collasped in 1976 after years of neglegance. Renovation begun in 1990, and two years later in 1992, regular prayers resumed in the monument. Interesting thing about the mihrab niche of the mosuqe is that it is decorated with a golden door from the Kaaba.

The Azizija Mosque was built in 1862, at the time when many Muslims from Serbia emigrated to the area of Brčko. The mosque is named after Sultan Abd - ul Aziz, who was in power at the time. In October 1943, the mosque was almost destroyed, and it was destroyed during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1993. years. The Brcko District Government invested in reconstruction, which was completed in 2016.

Aziziye Mosque is an Islamic place of worship founded by the UK Turkish Islamic Association using the building of an old cinema.

This mosque built in 1928 was formerly known as the Sylejman Pasha Mosque. It is listed as a culutral heritage site of Albania. Its frescoes on the interior also date from the 1920s.

The Bairaktar Mosque is dedicated to the flag bearer (Bayraktar) who fell while placing the Ottoman flag on the walls of Nicosia, at the Konchantza Gate, on 9 September 1570 during the Ottoman occupation of Cyprus. The grave of the flag bearer is located next to the mosque, but the name of the person remains unclear. The mosque was bombed three times during intercommunal violence in the early 1960s. In September 1975, the building was repaired, except for the minaret. In 1990 the mosque was completely repaired and in 2003 it was opened.

Baitul Futuh Mosque is a place of worship of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in London's Morden district.

Built in the 16th century during the Ottoman rule of Serbia, this is the only remaining mosque out of over 200 that once stood in Belgrade.

The Gazi Mehmet Pasha's Mosque, also known as Bajrakli Mosque, is an Islamic place of worship situated on one side of the river that passes through Prizren.