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The Hassan II Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الحسن الثاني) is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the second largest functioning mosque in Africa and is the 14th largest in the world. [citation needed] Its minaret is the world's second tallest minaret at 210 metres (689 ft).
The Hassan II Mosque or Grande Mosquée Hassan II is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the largest functioning mosque in Africa. Its minaret is the world's second tallest...
31 mar 2023 · Stepping into the Hassan II Mosque is akin to stepping into a living museum of Moroccan history. The interior showcases intricate marble flooring, resplendent chandeliers, and meticulously detailed decorations that tell the story of the nation’s artistic heritage and centuries-old traditions.
The Casablanca Mosque can accommodate a whopping 105,000 worshippers in total. 20,000 men inside, with a balcony that can hold 5,000 women. There is also space outside on the concourse for an extra 80,000 worshippers. While the building looks timeless, even ancient, it was actually pretty cutting edge for when it was built.
Although it is only the 7th largest mosque in the world, Hassan II claims the title of having the largest minaret in the world at a time. Capped with a spotlight that shines east towards Mecca, the minaret is 210m tall, towering above the Atlantic Ocean.
Hassan II Mosque. Casablanca, Morocco. The main volume is 200m long, 100m large, and 65m high structure comprising the prayer room on the ground floor, and the ablution room and a public hammam in the basement, with its own entrance. Inside the mosque, the prayer room occupies 20,000m2.
3 lis 2011 · Next to a newer mosque in Khujand’s main square lies the city’s oldest mosque, whose interiors are spectacularly intricate.
