Education City Mosque, Contemporary mosque in Education City, Doha, Qatar.
Description
The Education City Mosque is a contemporary place of worship in Doha that rests upon five large columns within the Minaretein building. Quranic verses are inscribed on each support, with the main prayer hall accommodating around 1,800 worshippers and an outdoor courtyard providing space for an additional 1,000 people.
History
This mosque opened its doors in 2011 as part of Qatar Foundation's effort to build an education and research center in the Middle East. The site was created to bring together religious practice and academic learning within a unified space.
Culture
The prayer halls display geometric patterns, traditional calligraphy, and lattice screens that reflect Islamic artistic traditions. Visitors walking through the spaces can observe how these decorative elements shape the atmosphere of worship and study.
Practical
The mosque welcomes visitors through organized tours that teach about Islamic practices, with expectations for respectful clothing and conduct. It is helpful to inquire beforehand about tour availability and whether advance registration is needed.
Did you know?
The building unusually combines two worlds by serving both as a place of worship and as a learning space for students and researchers, uniting faith and knowledge in a single structure. This dual purpose makes it more than just a prayer house and reflects the philosophy of the larger education campus.
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