The word 'mosque' entered the English language from the French word mosquée, probably derived from Italian moschea (a variant of Italian … 展开

Prayers
There are two holidays (Eids) in the Islamic calendar: ʿĪd al-Fiṭr and ʿĪd al-Aḍḥā, during which there are special prayers held at mosques … 展开

Prayer leading
Appointment of a prayer leader is considered desirable, but not always obligatory. The permanent prayer leader (imam) must … 展开

• Dambana
• Holiest sites in Islam
• Jama'at Khana
• Lists of mosques 展开

Origins
Islam was established in Arabia during the lifetime of Muhammad in the 7th century CE. The first mosque in history could be either the sanctuary built … 展开

Styles
Arab-plan or hypostyle mosques are the earliest type of mosques, pioneered under the Umayyad Dynasty. … 展开

Political mobilization
The late 20th century saw an increase in the number of mosques used for political purposes. While some governments in the Muslim world have … 展开