_A Comparative Analytical Study of the Conversion Form of Minaret in Contemporary Mosque Architecture

Every year many mosques are built around the world which imitate the traditional elements of historical mosque that are repeated everywhere without considering the time and place. The minaret has a specific role in mosque architecture which continues to be built around the world especially in modern times despite of the loss of the main function. The selected case studies are nine mosques which won of Aga Khan Award, are the most innovative design which avoids the direct imitation of the inherited elements of traditional mosque. The aim of this research is to shed the light on the significant mosque examples in contemporary architecture by analyzing the form of minarets .Moreover, analyzing the comments of the jury on these instances in order to evaluate them, as a result, highlight the new characteristics of minaret in contemporary mosque. This paper presents a comprehensive study on the transformation of contemporary minaret.