वास्तुकला और निर्माण - Islamic Architecture

a place of worship, used by Muslims

मस्जिद

a thin and tall tower, often on top of a mosque, from which Muslim are summoned to prayers

मीनार

a curved space in a mosque that shows Muslims which direction to face during prayer, serving as a central spot for worshippers

मिहराब, प्रार्थना की जगह

a stepped pulpit used by the imam to deliver sermons during congregational prayers

मिन्बर, पलंग

intricate, flowing decorative patterns of intertwined plant motifs, often seen in tilework, woodwork, and stucco

अरेबेस्क, अरबेस्क पैटर्न

a covered arcade or portico often surrounding a courtyard, providing shade and shelter for circulation and gatherings

छतदार आर्केड, छतदार पोर्टिको

intricate mosaic tilework, typically featuring small, hand-cut geometric shapes, commonly used to adorn walls, floors, and fountains

जेलिज, ज़ेलिज़ मोज़ेक

an architectural element used to catch and direct natural breezes for cooling and ventilation in hot climates

हवा पकड़ने वाला, हवा संचालक

a vaulted space or arched portal, often with a large open entrance, leading to a courtyard or central hall in Islamic architecture

इवान

a decorative architectural element in Islamic art characterized by a series of intricate, tiered, and geometrically arranged niches or stalactite-like structures that create a visually stunning and complex pattern

मुकर्णस, सजावटी वास्तु तत्व

a symmetrical and intricate design created by interlocking geometric shapes, commonly used in decorative elements

ज्यामितीय पैटर्न, ज्यामितीय डिज़ाइन

a traditional architectural element often seen in Middle Eastern buildings, especially in windows or balconies, consisting of wooden screens or panels that allow air to pass through while keeping the area private and providing shade from the sun

मशराबिया, मशराबिया (स्थापत्य तत्व)

the wall within a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca, toward which Muslims face during their prayers, typically marked by the presence of the mihrab

क़िबला दीवार, क़िबला की दीवार

a black cube-like building located inside a mosque in Mecca, which is the holiest place for Muslims and which they pray towards and walk around as a religious ceremony

काबा

a type of ceramic tile produced in the town of Iznik, Turkey, known for its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and floral motifs, often used in the decoration of mosques, palaces, and other architectural structures

इज़्निक टाइल, इज़्निक सिरेमिक

a public water fountain, typically found in Islamic cities, providing free drinking water to the community, especially to travelers and the needy

सेबिल, सार्वजनिक जल फव्वारा

an enclosed area or screen within a mosque, usually located near the mihrab, designed to separate dignitaries or the ruling authority from the general congregation during prayers

मक़्सूरह, मक़्सुरा

a perforated stone screen with intricate patterns used in Islamic architecture for decorative windows, partitions, and enclosures

जाली, पेचदार जाली

a Moroccan plastering technique used in Islamic-influenced architecture to create a polished, waterproof surface on interior walls and structures

टाडेलक्ट

a central hall or reception room in Islamic architecture, commonly found in traditional Middle Eastern homes and palaces, serving as a spacious gathering area for social events

qa'a, केंद्रीय कक्ष

the balcony or gallery located at the top of a minaret, typically used by the muezzin, the caller to prayer, to deliver the adhan, the call to prayer

बालकनी, गेलरी

the central courtyard in Islamic architecture, often enclosed by arcades, serving as a communal gathering space for various activities

केन्द्रीय आंगन, साह्न

a sacred or restricted area within a mosque or other religious sites, typically designated for prayer or religious activities

हराम, पवित्र क्षेत्र