Synonyms of mosques

mosques

noun

plural of mosque

as in synagogues

a building that is used for Muslim religious services

Related Words

• synagogues
• pagodas
• temples
• churches
• shuls
• shrines
• oratories
• cathedrals
• chapels
• tabernacles
• abbeys
• missions
• sanctuaries
• kirks
• minsters
• meetinghouses
• bethels

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mosques

Most places of worship built after 1905, including most mosques, are financed and maintained by religious organizations. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

In the course of three weeks, Israeli soldiers destroyed much of the area, razing schools and mosques and commandeering buildings for use as military posts. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

When Israel closed schools and universities during the First Intifada, lessons moved into homes, mosques, and churches. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Nevertheless, a wave of attacks on mosques and Muslim-own businesses ensued, along with the murder of Muslims and those perceived to be of Middle Eastern descent. — Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

But the violence that plagued Muslims and mosques in the days and years after 9/11 stood in stark contrast to those sentiments. — Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

The more this approach has led to the destruction of Palestinian houses, cars, and mosques and the killing of Palestinians, the greater the torrent of criticism from foreign governments. — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026

Analysts warn each ransom payment fuels more crime as armed groups, from rural bandits to Islamist militants, raid schools, mosques and villages, with an average of 21 kidnappings reported daily. — Dyepkazah Shibayan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

This organization was there when there were no mosques, no other organizations. — Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2026