Structures That A Mosque
Common features. The architecture of a mosque is shaped most strongly by the regional traditions of the time and place where it was built. ...
Sahn (courtyard), portico ,Mihrab (niche), Minaret (tower),Qubba (dome),Furnishings,Mosque patronage,garland
Qubba (dome)
The qubba represents the dome of heaven and is decorated in such a way as to give the observer an idea of its beauty. Many mosques have very elaborate and beautiful qubbas and they are often the first thing a visitor notices.
Sahn (courtyard) & Revagh
A sahn, is a courtyard in Islamic architecture, especially the formal courtyard of a mosque. Most traditional mosques have a large central sahn, which is surrounded by a riwaq or arcade on all sides. In traditional Islamic design, residences and neighborhoods can have private sahn courtyards.
Minaret (tower)
minaret, in Islamic religious architecture, the tower from which the faithful are called to prayer five times each day by a muezzin, or crier. Such a tower is always connected with a mosque and has one or more balconies or open galleries.
Cornice
Hence mosques usually cover their prayer halls with large, embellished carpets, many of which feature the use of arches directed towards the Mecca, that provide the clean space and a cushioned floor for prayer. Shoe shelves are also an essential feature found near the doorways of mosques.
Mihrab (niche)
A mihrab is a niche in the wall of a mosque or religious school (madrasa) that indicates the direction of Mecca (qibla), which Muslims face when praying. It is the architectural and symbolic focal point of religious buildings.
Under the Dome
Below the dome a portion of the sacred rock is exposed and protected by a railing. A stairway leads to a natural cave beneath the surface of the rock. The outer walls also form an octagon, with each of the eight sides being approximately
Mosque Architectural
Islamic architecture comprises the architectural styles of buildings associated with Islam. It encompasses both secular and religious styles from the early history of Islam to the present day.
Mosque plan design
The main doorway is oriented in the direction of Mecca. Most mosques have a “qibla” (a marking the showed the direction of Mecca). There are two main styles of mosque architecture: 1) hypostyle, in which the roof is supported on pillars: and 2) domical, where the walls are surrounded by a dome.
Types of tiles & Door& window
You can see various types of tiles and stones in the lower part
