mosque

Meanings

• noun

  A place of worship for Muslims, containing a large open room called the mosque hall or masjid, where religious services are held, and often an adjoining area for religious education and social gathering.

  - "The mosque is the center of the Muslim community."
  - "Visitors must remove their shoes before entering the mosque."

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Pronunciation

1. /mɑsk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

masjid

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mosque
brooke , look , squawk , yoke

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Variants

List of all variants of mosque that leads to same result
mosque , mosques

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Etymology

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From Arabic masjid, meaning 'place of prostration' or 'place of prayer'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest mosque in the world is the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which can accommodate up to 2.5 million worshippers during the Hajj pilgrimage.

2. The first mosque was built in Medina, Saudi Arabia, in 622 AD by the Prophet Muhammad.

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Related Concepts

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1. Masjid: The Arabic term for a mosque.

2. Islam: The religion practiced in mosques.

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Culture

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Mosques are significant cultural and historical landmarks in Muslim communities, often featuring beautiful architecture and serving as centers for community gatherings and social activities.

How to Memorize "mosque"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, open room filled with worshippers, a beautiful minaret towering above it, and intricate Islamic calligraphy adorning the walls.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mosque' with the sound of the Islamic call to prayer, or the image of a community coming together for worship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: 'Mosque' starts with an 'M', just like 'Majestic' and 'Magnificent' - remind yourself of the grandeur and beauty of a mosque.

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