Hassan II Mosque
The Hassan II Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الحسن الثاني) is in Casablanca. It is the largest mosque in Morocco and the third largest mosque in the world after the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) of Mecca and the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Medina. It was designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau. It was built by Bouygues.[1] it stands on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic, which can be seen through a glass floor with room for 25,000 worshippers. A further 80,000 can fit in the mosque's adjoining grounds. Its minaret is the world's tallest at 210 metres (689 ft).
| Hassan II Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Prefecture | Casablanca-Anfa |
| Region | Greater Casablanca |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Location | |
| Location |  Casablanca, Morocco |
| Prefecture | Casablanca-Anfa |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°36′26.4″N 7°37′57.2″W |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1993 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Minaret height | 210m |
References
- "Bouygues website: Hassan II Mosque". Archived from the original on 2008-12-05. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
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