The Hassan II mosque in Casablanca, a magnificent work in the field of Islamic architecture throughout the world. It is the third...
The Hassan II mosque in Casablanca, a magnificent work in the field of Islamic architecture throughout the world. It is the third largest mosque in the Muslim world after the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque. It features a gracefully Soumath hugging the sky at an altitude of 200 m and equipped with laser range of up to 30 kilometers in the direction of Mecca.
A clear privacy also its unique place to be reckoned from the Atlantic Ocean waters part.
Hassan II Mosque on the coast of the city of Casablanca is located on Corniche Road. It is a haven for residents and visitors to the city this crowded and noisy to enjoy moments of peace and quiet. It marked a historic built during the reign of the late King Hassan II and completed six years may be requested starting from the year 1987.
Construction of the mosque
Guest Hassan II Mosque at first sight impressed the greatness of this huge building, and he feels himself like a dwarf enters a dwelling place for the Giants, has built this mosque to be the largest mosque in Africa, and had prepared his kit and manufacturers traditionalists and artisans and workers from all over Morocco at a cost Kdroha about 500 million dollars, also allocated for the construction of the Hassan II mosque space 9 hectares two-thirds of the water Ocean Alotlenti located.
Design and architectural features of the mosque
The design of the Hassan II mosque and the spacious courtyard and Soumath towering to the French architect Michel Penso back.
Featuring a huge mosque and the unique and wonderful decorations inspired by the Arab-Andalusian architecture built by the Moroccan-style design. Use the artisans and craftsmen to build a range of materials Kalzlij and plaster and cedar wood that adorns the ceiling moving to the prayer hall, and may and wrapped with a range of modern techniques rare then automatic Calctah that opens and closes automatically, as well as the laser emitted from the top of the minaret rays towards the direction and range of up 30 km.
The minaret of the Hassan II mosque Andalusian character, a height of 210 meters and is decorated with lantern and Jamor brilliant. It is the third highest minaret of the Islamic world. Decorated in marble and where Alllonan green and white to symbolize peace, who used. Is also equipped with a lift can accommodate a dozen people at the same time, to facilitate the ascent to the top of the silo of the muezzin party.
Hassan II mosque doors and big huge influence and strung allow daylight to the inside of the mosque, and the manufacturer has excelled Moroccan and garnish titanium, bronze, and other materials.
A tour of the mosque
There are a range of facilities that should be on the tourist that does not miss its vision Hassan II mosque, which is culturally and spiritually and religiously integrated hub includes, in addition to the sprawling courtyard which extends over an area of about 7 hectares, Koranic school and a library, a museum and Media.
Mosque open at specific times in the face of all the tourists of different nationalities and languages and cultures and religions, A visit to its facilities are available every day except Friday four times, and is directed and organized at nine o'clock and ten o'clock and eleven in the morning, increasing the second time after transience.
I oversee the visit, which cost the tourist hundred dirhams, a tour guide takes visitors on an exploratory tour of the facilities of the Whole, and the parameter is known in Arabic, French, English and Spanish.
This tour starts from the vast prayer hall and paletted marble floors and suspended Bsagvha huge chandelier. This hall can accommodate about 25,000 worshipers, and then to the ablution hall decorated with inscriptions that created by a traditional artist.
Attractions
When you visit the Hassan II mosque you can do touring on the Corniche Street adjacent to the Sea and from there to the beacon neck. Mosque as well as close to the door of the ancient city of Marrakech and the International Exhibition of Casablanca, in addition to the port.
Conclusion
If you visit Casablanca and did not tour the Hassan II mosque, it has missed the opportunity to enjoy and reflect on the unique architectural accented require you to strap your luggage and passenger in the first plane to leave the country from the international airport of Casablanca.
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