This paper presents the summary of a recently completed dissertation by the author keeping
in view the objectives viz. 1) to study and identify the essential elements of the mosque, their …

Aims: The main aim of the research is to recognize the criteria of the authenticity of
contemporary mosques based on the obtained criteria. Recognizing the originality to …

Urban and architectural artefacts of the traditional environment can be seen as important
imprints of human activity which have evolved over many centuries according to strong socio …

The mosque is a place where Muslims gather five times a day to perform their prayers.
Besides being a place of worship, the mosque has been used as a multifunctional space …

A great reflection and convergence of Persian, Turkish and Indian architecture is observed
in Mughal architecture, which is known as a remarkably symmetrical and decorative …

Abstract The Noh-Gonbad Mosque is one of the oldest examples of Islamic architecture, and
it is undoubtedly the most ancient mosque of Afghanistan, dated from 794 AD, few decades …

The present study examines the relationship between the architecture of contemporary
mosques and the historical traditions of mosque architecture and tries to formulate a special …

Malaysian mosques exhibit remarkable variations, ranging from humble traditional timber
structures to massive modern complexes. This evolution has been studied by numerous …

Culture as a whole context includes all aspects of human life, eg science, religion, art,
ethnics, customs, and any kind of human capability. The culture and architecture are …

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----The mosque architecture that deserves to use as a starting point in the analysis of …