as in synagogues
a building that is used for Muslim religious services
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Recent Examples of mosques
Thousands of mosques, dargahs, and cemeteries that stand on Waqf land that have served communities for generations are now at risk.
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Ismat Ara, TIME, 15 Mar. 2025
Its capital, Podgorica, is known to be highly walkable and blends the old with the new to offer modern cafes near Ottoman-era mosques in its old town.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Surrounding the minaret are ancient ruins, mosques, and the famous Iron Pillar, which has mysteriously resisted rust for centuries.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
At mosques over the weekend, Muslims began the holy Islamic month of Ramadan.
—Victoria Ivie, Orange County Register, 3 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, South Florida Islamic centers and mosques are gearing up for the holiday by preparing for prayer services and making catering arrangements for ‘Iftar’ dinners — or the celebratory meal where Muslims break their daily fast.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
In addition to meals, mosques offer Taraweeh prayers after the night prayer.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The Dallas-Fort Worth metro has over 60 mosques, per Texas Highways.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Some mosques also hold special community dinners on weekends.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Ismat Ara, TIME, 15 Mar. 2025
Its capital, Podgorica, is known to be highly walkable and blends the old with the new to offer modern cafes near Ottoman-era mosques in its old town.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Surrounding the minaret are ancient ruins, mosques, and the famous Iron Pillar, which has mysteriously resisted rust for centuries.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
At mosques over the weekend, Muslims began the holy Islamic month of Ramadan.
—Victoria Ivie, Orange County Register, 3 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, South Florida Islamic centers and mosques are gearing up for the holiday by preparing for prayer services and making catering arrangements for ‘Iftar’ dinners — or the celebratory meal where Muslims break their daily fast.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
In addition to meals, mosques offer Taraweeh prayers after the night prayer.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The Dallas-Fort Worth metro has over 60 mosques, per Texas Highways.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Some mosques also hold special community dinners on weekends.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosques
Noun
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It was found close to the sites of early synagogues, mosques and churches and was inscribed with the 10 Biblical laws in Paleo-Hebrew script.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN,
18 Dec. 2024
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In the United States, synagogues are fuller, Jewish symbols are more visible, and advocacy has reached unprecedented levels.—
William C. Daroff,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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From the ancient temples of Egypt and India to entire villages in Turkey and Iran, each structure was chiseled with painstaking precision.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
24 Dec. 2024
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The ruler undertook extensive construction projects, including palaces, temples and city fortifications.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Mosques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosques. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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