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mosques

noun

plural of mosque

as in synagogues

a building that is used for Muslim religious services

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Recent Examples of mosques As groundwater shrinks, those like Jan who can afford the upfront cost keep digging deeper; those who can’t rely on expensive tanker water or hand pumps at mosques. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 In Egypt, lotus blossoms crowned temples as symbols of rebirth, while in the Islamic world, marble arabesques bloomed across mosques to evoke paradise. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 The collection’s theme extended beyond the film, to the real city of Casablanca, with architecture, interiors and mosques inspiring more of the styles. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Most places of worship built after 1905, including most mosques, are financed and maintained by religious organizations. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 In the course of three weeks, Israeli soldiers destroyed much of the area, razing schools and mosques and commandeering buildings for use as military posts. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026 When Israel closed schools and universities during the First Intifada, lessons moved into homes, mosques, and churches. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 Nevertheless, a wave of attacks on mosques and Muslim-own businesses ensued, along with the murder of Muslims and those perceived to be of Middle Eastern descent. — Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 But the violence that plagued Muslims and mosques in the days and years after 9/11 stood in stark contrast to those sentiments. — Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

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El Hout said there are five remaining synagogues in Lebanon, the oldest of which is in Sidon.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan to combat antisemitism, including more security funding for synagogues, Jewish history in schools and support for hate-crime prevention.

— Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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The shrine is the place where two ancient Jewish temples stood in antiquity, and it is considered by Jews to be the holiest spot on Earth.

— Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026
Pinhole microphones are located on the top and bottom of each temple, near the front, while thin speaker grilles sit just in front of where the temples narrow and curve to fit behind the ears.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

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