MosquesMosques

By, Melissa Cote’By, Melissa Cote’

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Definition of MosquesDefinition of Mosques

A Muslim temple of worshipA Muslim temple of worship

Facts Facts

The word “mosque” is Arabic.The word “mosque” is Arabic. Serve as a place where Muslims can Serve as a place where Muslims can

come together for prayer.come together for prayer. Were often not built in open areas.Were often not built in open areas.

Mosques in IraqMosques in Iraq

The name of this The name of this mosque is Sheik mosque is Sheik Marouf MosqueMarouf Mosque

It was built in the It was built in the 1414thth century. century.

The location of this The location of this mosque is in mosque is in Baghdad.Baghdad.

Mosque in LondonMosque in London

Location is in Location is in London.London.

The name is The name is Regent’s Park Regent’s Park Mosque.Mosque.

Was built October Was built October 2424thth 1940. 1940.

Mosques in SpainMosques in Spain

1.1. Made in the 18Made in the 18thth centurycentury

2.2. Name is Mesquita Name is Mesquita de Cordobade Cordoba

3.3. The location is in The location is in Cordoba, Spain Cordoba, Spain

Global History themesGlobal History themes

One global history theme mosques are an One global history theme mosques are an example of is architecture because they example of is architecture because they are a type of building.are a type of building.

Another global history theme mosques are Another global history theme mosques are an example of is belief systems because an example of is belief systems because the Muslim’s go to a mosque to pray upon the Muslim’s go to a mosque to pray upon their G-d. their G-d.

BibliographyBibliography

1. 1. http://www.sacreddestinations.com/sachttp://www.sacreddestinations.com/sacred-sites/mosques.htmred-sites/mosques.htm

2.2.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque

3. 3. http://lexicorient.com/e.o/mosque.htmhttp://lexicorient.com/e.o/mosque.htm

4. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/4. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/

world/iraq/baghdad-mosques.htm world/iraq/baghdad-mosques.htm