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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 north-eastern region. Madina Mosque is an imposing and resplendent structure of glass dome and glass minarets.

Madina mosque is considered a 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 centre for Islamic study and spiritual centre.

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Architect

Type

Central

Country

India

Owner/Founder

Year

2012

Area

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Mosque Data

Architect

Type

Central

Country

India

Owner/
Founder

Year

2012

Area

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