a raised platform used by the imam to to the community

a tower from where the call to prayer is often made

a niche set into the wall of a mosque to indicate the direction of Makkah

a rounded, often large roof on top of a mosque

How mosques differ

Religious education

In this unit pupils build on their understanding of belonging to investigate similarities and differences between churches, synagogues and mosques. They will explore how their is diversity within religious buildings as well as between worldviews.

Places of worship: what makes them sacred?

What common exterior features do most mosques have?

At a mosque, what is the tower called where the call to prayer is often made from?

What is the name of the niche in the wall that shows the direction of prayer?

What is the raised platform where the imam stands to give special talks called?

mosques can be different depending on where they are in the world

What is the special name for the prayer Muslims do together on Fridays?

What do Muslims do to make themselves clean before praying?

What do Muslims call the person who leads prayers in the mosque?

What is the most important thing Muslims do at the mosque?

Starter Quiz