The first mosques were, therefore, simple open spaces marked for ritual prayer use. Over the years and centuries, they would gain multiple standard, functional features, such as the mihrab ...

The first mosques were, therefore, simple open spaces marked for ritual prayer use. Over the years and centuries, they would gain multiple standard, functional features, such as the mihrab ...

It is a very important part of the mosque. There are no seats as Muslims ... A water source will be available (sometimes a simple tap, or sometimes a fountain in a beautiful courtyard).

There are scarves available at the entrance of most mosques that you can borrow but it’s easier to bring your own. Even a simple winter scarf or summertime shawl is sufficient as long as it ...