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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.

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Uploaded on August 21, 2019
Taken on September 30, 2018