Mosque

Mosque- is the house of worship in Islam. Although these structures have evolved greatly they are normally categorized by huge domes, towers called minarets, arches, and geometric designs. The minarets are the structures used to call Muslims to pray five times a day. Inside there are many arches, geometric designs, and passages from the Quran. Animal and human figures are never found in mosques, because the Qu'ran prohibits the worship of images. Mosques demonstrate the advanced architectural styles during the Islamic empires and are still admired today as works of art.

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Created by Benjamin Ellison October 16 Edited by Rachel Mitchell on October 18 Edited by Danielle Fishman 10/21/08 Edited by Charlie Baker 10/21/08