Mihrab (The Niche)
The Niche is an essential architectural element of a mosque and symmetrically located in the middle of the Qibla Wall. Its design is inspired by one of the references to ‘Heaven’ or ‘Paradise’ in the Holy Quran (Surah Mohammed-15) that describes the existence of many abundant rivers in heaven including a river of honey and milk.The Niche is traditionally known as the place where the imam will stand to lead the worshippers.
Mihrab (The Niche)
The Niche is an essential architectural element of a mosque and symmetrically located in the middle of the Qibla Wall. Its design is inspired by one of the references to ‘Heaven’ or ‘Paradise’ in the Holy Quran (Surah Mohammed-15) that describes the existence of many abundant rivers in heaven including a river of honey and milk.The Niche is traditionally known as the place where the imam will stand to lead the worshippers.