King Abdelaziz Mosque, Islamic mosque in Marbella, Spain.
King Abdelaziz Mosque is an Islamic place of worship in Marbella, on the southern coast of Spain. It features a central dome surrounded by stained glass windows and separate prayer areas for men and women.
The mosque opened in 1981 and was the first Islamic place of worship built in Spain after the Christian Reconquista of the 15th century. Its construction marked the return of public Islamic worship to the Iberian Peninsula after centuries of absence.
The mosque is an active place of prayer and is open to visitors who want to learn about Islamic traditions. Those who step inside the prayer hall notice immediately how carefully the space has been designed for worship.
Visitors should wear modest clothing when entering, as this is an active place of worship. It is a good idea to check prayer times in advance so your visit does not overlap with communal prayers.
The large chandelier hanging inside the dome was handmade in Fez, Morocco, and crafted specifically for this space. The artisans who made it used techniques that have been passed down in that region for generations.
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