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A mosque is a . The word mosque in English is used to represent all types of buildings dedicated for Islamic worship, although there is a distinction in Arabic between the smaller, privately-owned mosque and the larger, "collective" mosque (''masjid jami'') ( Arabic : جامع), which has more community and social amenities. The primary purpose of the mosque is to serve as a place where Muslim s can come together for Prayer . Nevertheless, mosques are known around the world nowadays for their general importance to the Muslim Community as well as their demonstration of Islamic Architecture . They have evolved significantly from the open-air spaces that were the Quba Mosque and Masjid Al-Nabawi in the Seventh Century . Today, most mosques have elaborate domes, Minaret s, and prayer halls. Mosques originated on the Arabian Peninsula , but now one can find mosques on all six inhabited continents where Muslim communities exist. For Muslims, they are not only places to worship and pray; they are also places to learn about Islam and meet other Muslims. On many occasions, Places Of Worship of other faiths such as Synagogue s or Church es were converted into mosques. HISTORY Grand entryways and tall towers, or Minaret s, are have long been, and continued to be, associated closely with mosques. However, the first three mosques were very simple open spaces on the Arabian Peninsula . Since that time over one thousand years ago, mosques have evolved, acquiring these distinctive features and adapting to cultures around the world. The first mosques | ||
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