Liturgical Elements of the Mosque

 

Mihrab: A recess, mostly in the form of arched niche, in the qibla wall, facing the direction toward Mecca.
 
Minbar: A pulpit near the mihrab, from which the prayer leader gives the sermon on Fridays.
 
Minaret: A tower, circular, octagonal, or square in section, built next to or in a mosque, from which the Muslims are called to prayer.
 
Ablution Fountain: A feature frequently but not always encountered in mosques. It is usually put in the center of the mosque's courtyard for the worshipers to perform their ritual washing before prayer.

 

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