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21-May-2014 Dick Osseman

Bursa Yigid Cedid Mosque May 2014 7354.jpg

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From the web I gathered: it is thought to be made at the beginning of the 15th century. It's a neighborhood masjid mosque with a shield wall. 8,32 x8,32 m. The earthquake in 1855 made the dome above collapse, later a tiled pitched roof was made​​. The walls are built with two rows of bricks and rubble. The building was used as a warehouse for a long time, in 1961, was restored and opened to worship. The property owners had moved a door, so authenticity is lost. The prayer niches has muqarnas (stalactite formed decoration) and it original.

On the picture: The north side of the prayer hall, with the platform were women take place if they want to participate in the common prayer.

The presence of such a platform in a mosque is not compulsory. The only separation between men and women is during prayers when women must stand behind the men. The platform makes things only somewhat easier (for men); the women being nearly invisible for people downstairs, men will no longer be tempted to secretly peep backwards, and so will stay well focused on the ritual.

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen.

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