Vita di moschea

febbraio 23rd, 2011 | Posted by dokk in Siria - (0 Comments)

Mosque life

The Muslim place of worship, the mosque, has an atmosphere very different from what “we” Christians are used to.
The church is in fact a place of meditation and silence, even outside, is crucial.

The mosque is instead first a meeting and relaxing place. Groups of friends and family lies on the crowd in the courtyard for a chat, relax, and even to sleep. And it is easy to see children playing tag or even football. And the prayer? Inside, even if I have rarely found the same silence as in a church.

Damascus Umayyad Mosque courtyard

Damascus Umayyad Mosque courtyard

The Great Umayyad Mosque is one of the most important mosques, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem.



Detail of the Umayyad Mosque

Detail of the Umayyad Mosque

Inside the Umayyade mosque

Inside the Umayyade mosque

The Umayyade mosque by night

The Umayyade mosque by night

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