Madina Mosque, Shillong
The Madina Mosque (Arabic: مسجد المدينة شيلونغ) is a four-storey mosque in Shillong, India. It took one and a half years to complete and is the only glass mosque in India.[1] It serves Meghalaya's largest Muslim community, the Sunni Muslims. The mosque is adjoined to the Meherba Orphanage, Islamic Library & Information Centre, and Islamic Theological Institute Markaz. It is one of the largest mosques in Northeast India, and the biggest in Meghalaya, accommodating more than 2,000 worshippers for congregational prayers.
| Madina Mosque, Shillong | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Laban, Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India |
| Geographic coordinates | 25.567°N 91.878°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic architecture |
| Funded by | Shillong Muslim Union |
| Date established | 18 October 2012 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 2000 |
| Width | 61 feet |
| Height (max) | 121 feet |
| Dome(s) | 5 (One large, four small) |
| Minaret(s) | 4 |
The mosque was opened by the General Secretary of the Shillong Muslim Union Sayeedullah Nongrum and was inaugurated by Salman Khurshid, Shamim Akhtar, and Vincent Pala.
Structure
The Madina Mosque consists of a large structure with several domes. The building contains a central prayer hall, several smaller prayer rooms, and courtyards. The mosque is constructed of brick and concrete, with decorative elements such as arched windows and intricate carvings. The exterior of the mosque is painted in a traditional white and green color scheme, and the central dome is adorned with gold-coloured trim. A separate prayer space is provided for female congregants. The Mosque also has a large garden with several plants. The Mosque is 121 feet high and 61 feet wide. The four-story structure also has an orphanage, a library, and an Islamic theological institute. The mosque and the adjoining Eidgah has the capacity to accommodate 8,000 people for an assembly or prayer. [2] Among those who contributed to the construction of the mosque were Christians and Hindus. Over the years, it has acquired increasing significance in the world as a center for Islamic study and spirituality[1] and is a venue of celebration during the festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha for the local Muslim community. [1]
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