First Mosque in history
A mosque known as (مسجد) in arabic, is a place of worship for followers of Islam. Quba Mosque is the first mosque in history, and mosques have developed highly since Quba mosque. Mosques originated on the Arabian Peninsula, but are now spread and found all over the world, even in non muslim countries. There are more than 1000 mosques all over the world. The mosque serves as a place where muslims can come together for (prayer) know as (: صلاة, ṣalāt) in arabic as well as a center for information, and education. The person known as the imam leads the prayer.
Prayers
There are five major prayers each day (AlFajer, AlThuhur, AlAser, Magreb, and AlEsha), that many people pray in the mosque, so mosques are used daily. Also, there are two main holidays in Eid, know as Eid ul-Fitr and Eid AlAdha during which there are special prayers held at mosques in the morning. These Eid prayers are in large groups, and so larger mosques will normally host them for their congregants as well as the congregants of smaller local mosques.
Rules for entering the mosque
Clothing inside the mosque
Women: Women should have all skin covered; ankle-length skirts or pants are required. Sleeves should reach to each wrist and the hair should be covered by a headscarf. Most mosques offer them.
Men: Men should wear long pants and plain shirts without messages or slogans when visiting mosques. (Cannot pray with messages or slogans your prayers won't be accepted).
A mosque known as (مسجد) in arabic, is a place of worship for followers of Islam. Quba Mosque is the first mosque in history, and mosques have developed highly since Quba mosque. Mosques originated on the Arabian Peninsula, but are now spread and found all over the world, even in non muslim countries. There are more than 1000 mosques all over the world. The mosque serves as a place where muslims can come together for (prayer) know as (: صلاة, ṣalāt) in arabic as well as a center for information, and education. The person known as the imam leads the prayer.
Prayers
There are five major prayers each day (AlFajer, AlThuhur, AlAser, Magreb, and AlEsha), that many people pray in the mosque, so mosques are used daily. Also, there are two main holidays in Eid, know as Eid ul-Fitr and Eid AlAdha during which there are special prayers held at mosques in the morning. These Eid prayers are in large groups, and so larger mosques will normally host them for their congregants as well as the congregants of smaller local mosques.
Rules for entering the mosque
- Remove Your Hat and Shoes: Hats and sunglasses should always be removed before you actually enter a mosque.
- Always smell nicely, avoid eating garlic before coming.
- Have neat clothes on (Not dirty) and dress properly.
- Be Respectful: Avoid making loud noises or talking inside of mosques. Turn off mobile phones, don't chew gum, and do not bring food, games, or drinks inside of a mosque.
- Do Not Point Feet: While sitting, avoid pointing your feet in the direction of the Qibla which is the wall inside the mosque indicating the direction of Mecca.
Clothing inside the mosque
Women: Women should have all skin covered; ankle-length skirts or pants are required. Sleeves should reach to each wrist and the hair should be covered by a headscarf. Most mosques offer them.
Men: Men should wear long pants and plain shirts without messages or slogans when visiting mosques. (Cannot pray with messages or slogans your prayers won't be accepted).