The Madinah Mosque

The Madinah Mosque

The Madina Mosque? is a four-story mosque in Shillong, India. It took one and a half years to complete and is the only glass mosque in India. It serves Meghalaya's largest Muslim community, the Sunni Muslims. Combined with the adjoining Meherba Orphanage, Islamic Library & Information Centre, and Islamic Theological Institute Markaz, it is one of the largest mosques in Northeast India and the biggest in Meghalaya more than 2,000 worshipers for congregational prayers. Madina Masjid, is an imposing and resplendent structure of glass dome and glass minarets. .

Madina mosque is a rare architectural marvel in India as it has a striking and glittering glass structure. With its 121 feet height and 61 feet width, this surprises one and all for being the only Green mosque after the Blue Mosque of Istanbul. The four-storied structure of the religious place also has an orphanage, a library, and an Islamic theological institute. The Mosque and the adjoining Idgah could offer space for 8000 people for an assembly or prayer. The highest number of people who contributed to the Mosque's construction were Christians and Hindus. The Mosque also has a large garden with several plants. Over the years, it has acquired increasing significance globally as a center for Islamic study and spirituality. Madina Masjid has a capacity of around 2,000 people and has separate space for women to offer prayers.


Address:

Laban, Shillong, Meghalaya 793004, India

Type:

Masjid

Country:

India

State:

Meghalaya

District:

East Khasi Hills