mosque yard
A "mosque yard" is an open space associated with a mosque, often serving various community and religious functions.
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Definition
B2Architecture
(general)An open area or courtyard adjacent to a mosque, used for prayer and gatherings.
Example
- During Friday prayers, the mosque yard was filled with worshippers.
- Children played in the mosque yard after the evening prayer.
B2Religion
(general)A space near a mosque often used for funeral prayers and sometimes as a burial ground.
Example
- The funeral procession moved solemnly through the mosque yard.
- The mosque yard also serves as a resting place for the departed.
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