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Mosque Jamel threatt 2/9/2009
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Definition of mosque Is a place of worship for followers of Islam.
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3 facts about mosque Architecture- The architecture of mosques are a continuation of pre-Islamic architecture of palaces built during the Parthian and Sassanian dynasties of Persia. Architecture- The architecture of mosques are a continuation of pre-Islamic architecture of palaces built during the Parthian and Sassanian dynasties of Persia. Domes- The domes, often placed directly above the main prayer hall, may signify the vaults of heaven and the sky. Domes- The domes, often placed directly above the main prayer hall, may signify the vaults of heaven and the sky. Dress- Islam requires that its adherents wear clothes that portray modesty. As a result, although many mosques will not enforce violations, both men and women when attending a mosque must adhere to these guidelines. Dress- Islam requires that its adherents wear clothes that portray modesty. As a result, although many mosques will not enforce violations, both men and women when attending a mosque must adhere to these guidelines.
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Mosque names,location,dates Name- babri mosque Name- babri mosque Location- India Location- India Dates- 1992 Dates- 1992
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Mosque names,location,dates Name- Faisal Mosque Location- Islamabad Location- Islamabad Dates- 1976 Dates- 1976
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1 Global history theme and example Belief system- Appointment of a prayer leader is considered desirable, but not always obligatory Belief system- Appointment of a prayer leader is considered desirable, but not always obligatory Architecture- many buildings like the dome where people worship religions like belief systems. Architecture- many buildings like the dome where people worship religions like belief systems.
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Bibliography http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque
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