Wednesday, September 1, 2010

King Hasan 2 Mosque in Morocco



The king of Morocco at the time, Hassan 2, first mentioned the project of the mosque in 1980, saying it will rely on the water because of the Islamic belief that the throne of God is based on the water.


It was designed by French architect Michel Pinseau and the largest minaret in the world, with 200 meters. There is room for 20,000 worshipers in the mosque at the same time, and the court gives space for another 80,000. It was opened August 30, 1993 a year.



2,500 men worked in two teams to end Hassan second Mosque in Agadir marble, granite and glass Tafraout was imported from Venice, Italy. The mosque was funded by grants, and the total cost was about U.S. $ 800 million.





Outside the mosque is very useful to look more closely. Details on the day if you enlarge the image fractal. The quality is high, and generally uses the traditional mosque and grounds.

Unlike most mosques in Morocco, this does not mean "non-Muslims are not alert." However, to enter you must attach a rather expensive visit takes place four times a day, every day except Friday . 100dh 50dh 25dh adult free for students and children.

Travel takes you alongside the prayer hall, ablution rooms and houses bath according to traditional patterns.

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