A mosque (/ mɒsk / MOSK), also called a masjid (/ ˈmæsdʒɪd, ˈmʌs -/ MASS-jid, MUSS-), [note 1] is a place of worship for Muslims. [1] The term usually refers to a covered building, but can be any place where Islamic prayers are performed, such as an outdoor courtyard. [2][3] Originally, mosques were simple places of prayer for the early ... More @Wikipedia
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