mosque

Also known as masjid, Masjid, Jamia

thumb|The Prophet's Mosque in [[Medina, one of the holiest mosques in Islam]]

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A mosque is a building where Muslims gather to pray and practice their faith. It holds significant spiritual importance in Islam, with some mosques—like the Prophet's Mosque in Medina—considered especially holy and meaningful to Muslim communities worldwide.

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P11012: Horatio Bisbee, Jr.
exact match: wordnet-rdf.princeton.edu/wn31/103746689-n
OpenStreetMap tag: building=mosque
Commons category: Mosques
equivalent class: schema.org/Mosque
Unicode character: 🕌
Commons gallery: Mosque

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Contents

Etymology
History
Origins
Diffusion and evolution
Religious functions
Prayers
Ramadan
Charity
Architecture
Styles
Decoration
Prayer hall
Mihrab and minbar
Minarets
Courtyard
Domes
Ablution facilities
Contemporary features
Symbols
Inter-religious conversion
Rules and etiquette
Prayer leading
Cleanliness
Dress
Concentration
Gender separation
Non-Muslim inclusion
Role in contemporary society
Political mobilization
Frequency of attendance
Political controversy
Role in violent conflicts
Saudi influence
See also
Notes
References
Citations
Sources
Further reading
External links

thumb|The Prophet's Mosque in [[Medina, one of the holiest mosques in Islam]]

A mosque ( ), also called a masjid ( ), is a place of worship for Muslims. The term usually refers to a covered building, but can be any place where Islamic prayers are performed; such as an outdoor courtyard.