Madina Mosque
History
This mosque is a venue of celebration during festivals
of Id-Ul-Fitr and Id-Ul-Zuha, by the local Muslim community. There are rickshaws
available at the main Ponda bus stand which can take you to the site of the
Safa Masjid, a lot of devotees celebrate their festivals here with due
solemnity and are often seen rejoicing.
Urban and Architectural
The Madina Mosque is a mosque situated at Shillong in Meghalaya State of India. It took one and a
half years to complete the only glass mosque in India and the largest one in
the northeastern region. Madina Masjid, an imposing and resplendent structure
of glass dome and glass minarets.
Madina mosque is the rare architectural marvel in India as it has an striking and glittering structure of glass. With its 121 feet height and 61 feet width, this surprises one and all for being the only Green mosque after the blue mosque of Istanbul. The four storied structure of the religious place also has an orphanage, a library, and an Islamic theological institute. The mosque and the adjoining Idgah could offer space for 8000 people for an assembly or prayer.
The highest number of people, who contributed to
the construction of mosque, were Christians and Hindus. The Mosque also has a
large garden with several plants. Over the years, it has acquired increasing
significance in the world as a center for Islamic study and spiritual center.
Description
Details
Location
Meghalaya 793004, India
Worshippers
8000
Drawings
Map
History
This mosque is a venue of celebration during festivals
of Id-Ul-Fitr and Id-Ul-Zuha, by the local Muslim community. There are rickshaws
available at the main Ponda bus stand which can take you to the site of the
Safa Masjid, a lot of devotees celebrate their festivals here with due
solemnity and are often seen rejoicing.
Urban and Architectural
The Madina Mosque is a mosque situated at Shillong in Meghalaya State of India. It took one and a
half years to complete the only glass mosque in India and the largest one in
the northeastern region. Madina Masjid, an imposing and resplendent structure
of glass dome and glass minarets.
Madina mosque is the rare architectural marvel in India as it has an striking and glittering structure of glass. With its 121 feet height and 61 feet width, this surprises one and all for being the only Green mosque after the blue mosque of Istanbul. The four storied structure of the religious place also has an orphanage, a library, and an Islamic theological institute. The mosque and the adjoining Idgah could offer space for 8000 people for an assembly or prayer.
The highest number of people, who contributed to
the construction of mosque, were Christians and Hindus. The Mosque also has a
large garden with several plants. Over the years, it has acquired increasing
significance in the world as a center for Islamic study and spiritual center.
Description