mosquedata1.json

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  {
    "id": "masjid-al-haram",
    "name": "Masjid al-Haram",
    "arabicName": "المسجد الحرام",
    "location": "Mecca",
    "country": "Saudi Arabia",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 21.4225,
      "lng": 39.8262
    },
    "capacity": 4000000,
    "established": "638 CE",
    "area": 400800,
    "annualVisitors": "8-10 million (Hajj) + millions (Umrah)",
    "facilities": [
      "Hotels",
      "Restaurants",
      "Medical centers",
      "Multilingual guides",
      "Wheelchair access",
      "Cooling systems",
      "Information centers"
    ],
    "significance": "The holiest mosque in Islam, surrounding the Kaaba and serving as the qibla for Muslims worldwide.",
    "description": "Masjid al-Haram is the Grand Mosque in Mecca that encircles the Kaaba and hosts the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, accommodating millions of worshippers during peak seasons.",
    "imageUrl": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/Mosqu%C3%A9e_Masjid_el_Haram_%C3%A0_la_Mecque.jpg",
    "isHolySite": true,
    "architecturalStyle": "Islamic Architecture with Modern Expansions",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": "The mosque surrounds the Kaaba, the ancient house of worship believed built by Prophet Ibrahim. Expanded through the centuries—under Caliph Umar (638), Ottoman Sultan Selim II (1571), and Saudi expansions (1950s onward)—it is the focal point of Hajj and Umrah.",
    "tourismNotes": "Non-Muslims may not enter. Hajj visa required for pilgrimage. Dress modestly; Ihram for Hajj. Best visited during Ramadan or Hajj season for spiritual atmosphere.",
    "officialWebsite": "https://www.gph.gov.sa",
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": false
  },
  {
    "id": "prophets-mosque",
    "name": "Prophet's Mosque",
    "arabicName": "المسجد النبوي",
    "location": "Medina",
    "country": "Saudi Arabia",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 24.4672,
      "lng": 39.6111
    },
    "capacity": 1500000,
    "established": "622 CE",
    "area": 384000,
    "annualVisitors": "7 million",
    "facilities": [
      "Hotels",
      "Museums",
      "Prayer halls for women",
      "Libraries",
      "Courtyards",
      "Umbrella shading system",
      "Medical facilities"
    ],
    "significance": "Second holiest mosque in Islam, established by the Prophet Muhammad and containing his tomb.",
    "description": "Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina is a vast mosque complex centered on the Prophet Muhammad's tomb, featuring large courtyards and prayer halls that receive millions of pilgrims each year.",
    "imageUrl": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0d/Al-Masjid_al-Nabawi_01.jpg",
    "isHolySite": true,
    "architecturalStyle": "Classical Islamic with Ottoman and Modern elements",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": "Built by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in 622 CE after the Hijrah. The green dome marks the Prophet's burial place. Successively expanded by Umayyads, Abbasids, Mamluks, Ottomans, and Saudi rulers.",
    "tourismNotes": "Non-Muslims may not enter. Visitors need valid visa. Women pray in designated areas. The Rawdah (green carpet area) is highly sought—visit early morning for shorter queues.",
    "officialWebsite": "https://www.gph.gov.sa",
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": false
  },
  {
    "id": "imam-reza-shrine",
    "name": "Imam Reza shrine",
    "arabicName": "حرم امام رضا",
    "location": "Mashhad",
    "country": "Iran",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 36.287,
      "lng": 59.6162
    },
    "capacity": 1200000,
    "established": "818 CE",
    "area": 267069,
    "annualVisitors": "20-30 million",
    "facilities": [
      "Hotels",
      "Museums",
      "Libraries",
      "Restaurants",
      "Medical centers",
      "Prayer halls"
    ],
    "significance": "One of the holiest Shia sites, housing the tomb of Imam Reza and forming a vast religious complex.",
    "description": "The Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad is a sprawling complex with multiple courtyards, mosques, and educational institutions, serving as a major pilgrimage destination for Shia Muslims.",
    "imageUrl": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/Holy_Shrine_Imam_Reza_-_Mashhad_-_Iran.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Persian Islamic Architecture",
    "architectureNotes": "Persian-Islamic style with turquoise domes, golden minarets, and intricate tilework (kashi-kari).",
    "history": "The shrine of Imam Reza, the eighth Imam of Twelver Shia Islam, was established in 818 CE after his martyrdom. The complex grew under Samanids, Safavids, and Qajars.",
    "tourismNotes": "Non-Muslims may visit most areas. Dress modestly; women need chador (provided). Peak pilgrimage during Nowruz and Ramadan.",
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "grand-jamia-mosque-karachi",
    "name": "Grand Jamia Mosque",
    "arabicName": "بحریہ ٹاؤن گرینڈ جامعہ مسجد",
    "location": "Karachi",
    "country": "Pakistan",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 24.8128,
      "lng": 67.0693
    },
    "capacity": 800000,
    "established": "2023",
    "area": 200000,
    "annualVisitors": "500,000 (estimated)",
    "facilities": [
      "Islamic learning centers",
      "Library",
      "Exhibition halls",
      "Museum",
      "Parking for 5,000 vehicles"
    ],
    "significance": "One of the largest mosques in the world by capacity, serving as the central congregational mosque of Bahria Town Karachi.",
    "description": "The Grand Jamia Mosque in Karachi is a monumental contemporary mosque designed to host hundreds of thousands of worshippers, with a large central dome and extensive courtyard space.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Grand_Jamia_Mosque.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Ottoman Revival",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "al-aqsa-mosque-compound",
    "name": "Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound",
    "arabicName": "المسجد الأقصى",
    "location": "Jerusalem",
    "country": "State of Palestine",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 31.776,
      "lng": 35.2356
    },
    "capacity": 400000,
    "established": "705 CE",
    "area": 150000,
    "annualVisitors": "~5 million (pre-conflict)",
    "facilities": [
      "Guided tours",
      "Islamic Museum nearby",
      "Limited tourist facilities"
    ],
    "significance": "The third holiest site in Islam, encompassing the Al-Aqsa Mosque and other structures on the Haram al-Sharif.",
    "description": "The Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem is a large sacred precinct that includes prayer halls, domes, and open courtyards, central to Islamic worship and history.",
    "imageUrl": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/Dome_of_the_Rock_photo.jpg",
    "isHolySite": true,
    "architecturalStyle": "Umayyad Architecture",
    "architectureNotes": "Early Islamic architecture with Byzantine and Persian influences. Gold dome, blue and turquoise tilework, marble columns.",
    "history": "Construction began under Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik (685 CE); completed by his son al-Walid I (705 CE). The Dome of the Rock enshrines the Foundation Stone. Al-Aqsa mosque lies south.",
    "tourismNotes": "Check current access and security. Modest dress required. Non-Muslims may visit the compound at designated times.",
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "faisal-mosque",
    "name": "Faisal Mosque",
    "arabicName": "فیصل مسجد",
    "location": "Islamabad",
    "country": "Pakistan",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 33.7295,
      "lng": 73.0372
    },
    "capacity": 300000,
    "established": "1986",
    "area": 130000,
    "annualVisitors": "800,000",
    "facilities": [
      "Islamic University",
      "Library",
      "Museum",
      "Lecture halls",
      "Courtyards",
      "Parking facilities"
    ],
    "significance": "The national mosque of Pakistan and an iconic modernist Islamic structure.",
    "description": "Faisal Mosque in Islamabad features a striking tent-like prayer hall and four tall minarets, overlooking the city from the foothills of the Margalla range.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Shah_Faisal_Mosque_%28Islamabad%2C_Pakistan%29.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Contemporary Turkish-Arab",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "astana-grand-mosque",
    "name": "Astana Grand Mosque",
    "arabicName": null,
    "location": "Astana",
    "country": "Kazakhstan",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 51.1272,
      "lng": 71.4306
    },
    "capacity": 230000,
    "established": "2022",
    "area": 68062,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
    "facilities": [],
    "significance": "One of the largest mosques in Central Asia, serving as a major religious landmark in Kazakhstan's capital.",
    "description": "Astana Grand Mosque is a newly built mosque complex with a vast prayer hall, courtyards, and facilities for religious education and community activities.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Astana_Grand_Mosque_-_main_prayer_hall.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Islamic",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "istiqlal-mosque",
    "name": "Istiqlal Mosque",
    "arabicName": "مسجد الاستقلال",
    "location": "Jakarta",
    "country": "Indonesia",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": -6.1702,
      "lng": 106.8294
    },
    "capacity": 200000,
    "established": "1978",
    "area": 93200,
    "annualVisitors": "1.5 million",
    "facilities": [
      "Visitor center",
      "Guided tours",
      "Library",
      "Conference halls",
      "Parking facilities"
    ],
    "significance": "The national mosque of Indonesia and the largest mosque in Southeast Asia.",
    "description": "Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta is a monumental modern mosque complex built to commemorate Indonesian independence, with a large main prayer hall and open courtyards.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Istiqlal_Mosque.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Modern Functionalist with Islamic elements",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "taj-ul-masajid",
    "name": "Taj-ul-Masajid",
    "arabicName": "تاج المساجد",
    "location": "Bhopal",
    "country": "India",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 23.2542,
      "lng": 77.4062
    },
    "capacity": 175000,
    "established": "1985",
    "area": 23000,
    "annualVisitors": "One of India's largest mosques",
    "facilities": [
      "Madrasa",
      "Courtyards",
      "Pink facade",
      "Large capacity"
    ],
    "significance": "One of the largest mosques in India, historically associated with the rulers of Bhopal.",
    "description": "Taj-ul-Masajid in Bhopal is a vast historic mosque complex with a large courtyard and imposing minarets, serving as a prominent congregational mosque.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Taj-ul-Masajid%2C_Bhopal.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Mughal",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "jamkaran-mosque",
    "name": "Jamkaran Mosque",
    "arabicName": null,
    "location": "Qom",
    "country": "Iran",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 34.5833,
      "lng": 50.8667
    },
    "capacity": 150000,
    "established": "984",
    "area": 370000,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
    "facilities": [],
    "significance": "A major Shia pilgrimage mosque near Qom associated with traditions about the Mahdi.",
    "description": "Jamkaran Mosque is a large mosque complex on the outskirts of Qom, frequently visited by pilgrims and known for its spacious courtyards and prayer halls.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Jamkaran_Mosque-3855.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Islamic",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "egypts-islamic-cultural-center-masjid-misr-al-kabeer",
    "name": "Egypt's Islamic Cultural Center (Masjid Misr Al Kabeer)",
    "arabicName": null,
    "location": "New Administrative Capital",
    "country": "Egypt",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 30.0167,
      "lng": 31.6833
    },
    "capacity": 130000,
    "established": "2023",
    "area": 250000,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
    "facilities": [],
    "significance": "A new flagship mosque and Islamic cultural complex in Egypt's New Administrative Capital.",
    "description": "Masjid Misr Al Kabeer is a large contemporary mosque integrated into Egypt's Islamic Cultural Center, designed to host major religious events and educational programs.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Islamic_Compound_NAC.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Islamic",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "djamaa-el-djazair",
    "name": "Djamaa el Djazaïr",
    "arabicName": "جامع الجزائر",
    "location": "Algiers",
    "country": "Algeria",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 36.7369,
      "lng": 3.0869
    },
    "capacity": 120000,
    "established": "2019",
    "area": 20000,
    "annualVisitors": "Major national landmark",
    "facilities": [
      "Library",
      "Museum",
      "Research center",
      "Helipad",
      "Panoramic sea view"
    ],
    "significance": "One of the largest mosques in Africa, featuring one of the tallest minarets in the world.",
    "description": "Djamaa el Djazaïr, also known as the Great Mosque of Algiers, is a modern complex that includes a monumental prayer hall, cultural spaces, and an exceptionally tall minaret.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Grande_Mosquee_dAlger.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Contemporary Islamic with Algerian influences",
    "architectureNotes": "Contemporary design with traditional elements. 265 m minaret. Interior space 20,000 m². Seismic-resistant.",
    "history": "Construction 2012–2019. Designed by KSP Jürgen Engel Architekten. World's tallest minaret (265 m).",
    "tourismNotes": "Guided tours for non-Muslims. Modest dress required. Located on the Bay of Algiers.",
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "hassan-ii-mosque",
    "name": "Hassan II Mosque",
    "arabicName": "مسجد الحسن الثاني",
    "location": "Casablanca",
    "country": "Morocco",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 33.6089,
      "lng": -7.6327
    },
    "capacity": 105000,
    "established": "1993",
    "area": 90000,
    "annualVisitors": "1.2 million",
    "facilities": [
      "Guided tours",
      "Museum",
      "Library",
      "Conference rooms",
      "Hammam",
      "Oceanfront viewing areas"
    ],
    "significance": "A landmark oceanfront mosque in Casablanca, notable for its size and tall minaret.",
    "description": "The Hassan II Mosque stands on a promontory overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and combines traditional Moroccan craftsmanship with modern engineering in a vast prayer hall and courtyard.",
    "imageUrl": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Hassan_II_mosque%2C_Casablanca2.JPG",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Moorish Architecture",
    "architectureNotes": "Traditional Moroccan zellige tilework, carved wood, and plaster. Retractable roof over the main prayer hall.",
    "history": "Built to commemorate King Hassan II's 60th birthday. Construction 1986–1993. Designed by French architect Michel Pinseau. Minaret at 210 m is the world's tallest.",
    "tourismNotes": "Guided tours for non-Muslims. Modest dress required. Tours run several times daily.",
    "officialWebsite": "https://www.fmh2.ma",
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "umayyad-mosque",
    "name": "Umayyad Mosque",
    "arabicName": null,
    "location": "Damascus",
    "country": "Syria",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 33.5117,
      "lng": 36.3064
    },
    "capacity": 100000,
    "established": "715",
    "area": 15700,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
    "facilities": [],
    "significance": "One of the oldest and most historically significant mosques in the world.",
    "description": "The Umayyad Mosque in Damascus is a major early Islamic monument known for its large courtyard, prayer hall, and rich historical associations.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/The_Umayyad_Mosque%2C_Damascus%2C_Syria.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Islamic",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "badshahi-mosque",
    "name": "Badshahi Mosque",
    "arabicName": "بادشاهی مسجد",
    "location": "Lahore",
    "country": "Pakistan",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 31.5881,
      "lng": 74.3095
    },
    "capacity": 100000,
    "established": "1673",
    "area": 27600,
    "annualVisitors": "~1 million",
    "facilities": [
      "Museum",
      "Courtyards",
      "Guided tours",
      "Visitor information"
    ],
    "significance": "A major Mughal imperial mosque and one of Pakistan's most famous monuments.",
    "description": "Badshahi Mosque in Lahore is a grand 17th-century Mughal mosque with a vast courtyard and red sandstone façades, historically used for state ceremonies.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Badshahi_Mosque_%2C_Lahore.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Mughal",
    "architectureNotes": "Red sandstone and marble. Symmetrical courtyard, octagonal minarets, Persian calligraphy.",
    "history": "Built by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1673. The largest mosque in the world for over 300 years until Faisal Mosque (1986).",
    "tourismNotes": "Open to visitors. Modest dress required. Located near Lahore Fort. Best in morning light.",
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "bahria-grand-mosque",
    "name": "Bahria Grand Mosque",
    "arabicName": null,
    "location": "Lahore",
    "country": "Pakistan",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 31.4097,
      "lng": 74.2056
    },
    "capacity": 70000,
    "established": "2014",
    "area": 15000,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
    "facilities": [],
    "significance": "A large congregational mosque serving the Bahria Town Lahore development.",
    "description": "Bahria Grand Mosque is a modern mosque complex with multiple domes and large interior spaces built to serve residents of Bahria Town Lahore.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bahria_Grand_Mosque_Lahore.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Islamic",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "camlica-mosque",
    "name": "Çamlıca Mosque",
    "arabicName": null,
    "location": "Istanbul",
    "country": "Turkey",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 41.0319,
      "lng": 29.0667
    },
    "capacity": 63000,
    "established": "2019",
    "area": 15000,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
    "facilities": [],
    "significance": "A major contemporary mosque complex on Çamlıca Hill overlooking Istanbul.",
    "description": "Çamlıca Mosque is a large hilltop mosque in Istanbul that combines traditional Ottoman-inspired elements with modern amenities and extensive public spaces.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Çamlıca_Mosque.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Islamic",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "al-jabbar-grand-mosque",
    "name": "Al Jabbar Grand Mosque",
    "arabicName": null,
    "location": "Bandung",
    "country": "Indonesia",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": -6.9789,
      "lng": 107.6278
    },
    "capacity": 60000,
    "established": "2022",
    "area": 25997,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
    "facilities": [],
    "significance": "A large modern mosque complex in West Java with distinctive architecture.",
    "description": "Al Jabbar Grand Mosque in Bandung is a contemporary mosque built on a lakefront site with striking geometric forms and a spacious interior.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Al_Jabbar_Grand_Mosque.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Islamic",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "jameh-mosque-of-makki",
    "name": "Jameh Mosque of Makki",
    "arabicName": null,
    "location": "Zahedan",
    "country": "Iran",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 29.4963,
      "lng": 60.8628
    },
    "capacity": 60000,
    "established": "1971",
    "area": 33000,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
    "facilities": [],
    "significance": "A major Sunni congregational mosque in southeastern Iran.",
    "description": "Jameh Mosque of Makki in Zahedan is a large Sunni mosque complex used for major gatherings and religious instruction in the region.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Jameh_Mosque_of_Makki%2C_Zahedan.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Islamic",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
  },
  {
    "id": "al-akbar-mosque",
    "name": "Al-Akbar Mosque",
    "arabicName": null,
    "location": "Surabaya",
    "country": "Indonesia",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": -7.2733,
      "lng": 112.7378
    },
    "capacity": 59000,
    "established": "2000",
    "area": 23000,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
    "facilities": [],
    "significance": "One of the largest mosques in Indonesia, located in Surabaya.",
    "description": "Al-Akbar Mosque in Surabaya is a prominent mosque with a large dome and minaret, serving as a key religious center in East Java.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Masjid_Al_Akbar_Surabaya.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
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    "description": "Baitul Mukarram is a large mosque with a distinctive cuboid form that accommodates major national congregations in Bangladesh.",
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    "id": "sheikh-zayed-grand-mosque",
    "name": "Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque",
    "arabicName": "جامع الشيخ زايد الكبير",
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    "history": "Commissioned by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the UAE. Completed in 2007, it honors Islamic and global cultures.",
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    "significance": "A historic congregational mosque in the Kashmir Valley.",
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    "coordinates": {
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      "lng": 76.5
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    "area": null,
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    "significance": "A large new congregational mosque in Kerala.",
    "description": "Jamiul Futuh, known as the Indian Grand Masjid, is a recently built mosque with extensive capacity for worshippers and community events.",
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      "lat": 43.1481,
      "lng": 45.9019
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    "established": "2019",
    "area": null,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
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    "id": "1st-november-1954-great-mosque",
    "name": "1st November of 1954 Great Mosque",
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      "lng": 6.1744
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    "area": 42000,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
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    "significance": "A large mosque in Batna named after the start date of the Algerian War of Independence.",
    "description": "The 1st November of 1954 Great Mosque in Batna is a sizeable modern mosque built to commemorate a key date in Algerian history.",
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    "id": "massalikoul-djinane-mosque",
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    "arabicName": "مسجد مصالح الجنان",
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      "lng": -17.4672
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    "capacity": 30000,
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    "area": 10000,
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      "Conference halls",
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    "description": "Massalikoul Djinane Mosque is a large modern mosque complex in Dakar built to accommodate major congregations and religious events.",
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    "architecturalStyle": "Contemporary Islamic with West African influences",
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    "history": "Construction took over 15 years. Inaugurated September 27, 2019. Built to commemorate Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba. 75 m height; minaret pinnacle 80 m.",
    "tourismNotes": "Guided tours for non-Muslims. Modest dress required. West Africa's grandest mosque.",
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
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    "id": "imam-muhammad-ibn-abd-al-wahhab-mosque",
    "name": "Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque",
    "arabicName": "جامع الإمام محمد بن عبد الوهاب",
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      "lat": 25.2739,
      "lng": 51.5228
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    "capacity": 30000,
    "established": "2011",
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    "annualVisitors": "Major national mosque",
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      "Three libraries",
      "Separate ablution halls for men and women",
      "Quran memorization halls",
      "Broadcast systems"
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    "architecturalStyle": "Traditional Arabic with modern elements",
    "architectureNotes": "28 large domes, 65 smaller domes. Sandstone facades. Central hall air-conditioned for 10,000+ men; 1,300 women in separate areas.",
    "history": "Refurbishment and expansion began December 2006; inaugurated 2011. Named after the 18th-century Islamic scholar.",
    "tourismNotes": "Open to all visitors during non-prayer times. Modest dress required; scarves and abayas provided. Photography prohibited in ladies' area.",
    "officialWebsite": null,
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    "touristFriendly": true
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    "id": "sabanci-central-mosque",
    "name": "Sabancı Central Mosque",
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    "location": "Adana",
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      "lng": 35.3769
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    "capacity": 28500,
    "established": "1998",
    "area": null,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
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    "significance": "A major mosque in southern Turkey with six minarets.",
    "description": "Sabancı Central Mosque stands by the Seyhan River in Adana and features a large central dome and six slender minarets inspired by classical Ottoman mosque design.",
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    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
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    "id": "at-tin-mosque",
    "name": "At-Tin Mosque",
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    "location": "Jakarta",
    "country": "Indonesia",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": -6.2386,
      "lng": 106.8828
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    "capacity": 25850,
    "established": "1997",
    "area": null,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
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    "significance": "A large mosque in East Jakarta dedicated in honor of Indonesia’s first lady.",
    "description": "At-Tin Mosque is a spacious mosque complex in Jakarta with a distinctive dome and landscaped grounds used for religious and community activities.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Masjid_At-Tin%2C_Jakarta.jpg",
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    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
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    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
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    "id": "jama-masjid-delhi",
    "name": "Jama Masjid",
    "arabicName": "مسجد جهان نما",
    "location": "Central Delhi",
    "country": "India",
    "coordinates": {
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      "lng": 77.2335
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    "capacity": 25000,
    "established": "1656",
    "area": 12000,
    "annualVisitors": "~1 million",
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      "Guided tours",
      "Minaret climb",
      "Nearby bazaar"
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    "significance": "A major Mughal congregational mosque in Old Delhi.",
    "description": "Jama Masjid in Delhi is a large 17th-century mosque built by Shah Jahan, featuring a broad staircase, courtyard, and three marble domes.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Jama_Masjid_-_Delhi.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
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    "architectureNotes": "Red sandstone and white marble. Three domes, two minarets. Symmetrical courtyard. Persian and Indian influences.",
    "history": "Built by Shah Jahan 1644–1656. Same emperor as the Taj Mahal. The mosque faces west toward Mecca.",
    "tourismNotes": "Open to visitors. Modest dress required; robes provided. Climb minaret for city views. Closed during prayer. Near Chandni Chowk.",
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
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    "id": "cmh-masjid-jhelum",
    "name": "CMH Masjid Jhelum",
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    "location": "Jhelum Cantt",
    "country": "Pakistan",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 32.9333,
      "lng": 73.7333
    },
    "capacity": 25000,
    "established": "1950",
    "area": 8000,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
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    "significance": "A large mosque associated with the Combined Military Hospital in Jhelum Cantonment.",
    "description": "CMH Masjid Jhelum is a sizeable congregational mosque in Jhelum Cantonment, used by both military personnel and local worshippers.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/CMH_Masjid_Jhelum.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
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    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
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  {
    "id": "abuja-national-mosque",
    "name": "Abuja National Mosque",
    "arabicName": "المسجد الوطني",
    "location": "Abuja",
    "country": "Nigeria",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 9.0625,
      "lng": 7.4897
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    "capacity": 25000,
    "established": "1984",
    "area": 22000,
    "annualVisitors": "National landmark",
    "facilities": [
      "Library",
      "Islamic center",
      "Conference halls",
      "Parking"
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    "significance": "The national mosque of Nigeria, located in the capital Abuja.",
    "description": "Abuja National Mosque is a prominent landmark with a large central dome and four minarets, serving as the main congregational mosque for the capital city.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/National_Mosque_Abuja.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Modern Islamic",
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    "history": "Completed 1984. Designed by AIM Consultants. National mosque of Nigeria, located near the National Christian Centre.",
    "tourismNotes": "Visitors welcome. Modest dress required. Contact for tour arrangements.",
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
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    "id": "selahaddin-eyyubi-mosque",
    "name": "Selahaddin Eyyubi Mosque",
    "arabicName": null,
    "location": "Diyarbakır",
    "country": "Turkey",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 37.9139,
      "lng": 40.2306
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    "capacity": 25000,
    "established": "2023",
    "area": 43500,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
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    "significance": "A new large mosque named after Salah ad-Din (Saladin) in Diyarbakır.",
    "description": "Selahaddin Eyyubi Mosque is a spacious contemporary mosque complex in Diyarbakır built to host large congregations and religious events.",
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    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
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    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
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    "id": "sultan-salahuddin-abdul-aziz-mosque",
    "name": "Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque",
    "arabicName": "المسجد الوطني",
    "location": "Shah Alam",
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    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 3.1742,
      "lng": 101.6869
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    "capacity": 24000,
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    "area": 53000,
    "annualVisitors": "Millions",
    "facilities": [
      "Visitor center",
      "Guided tours",
      "Library",
      "Islamic arts museum nearby"
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    "description": "Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque in Shah Alam features a massive blue and silver dome and four tall minarets, dominating the city's skyline.",
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    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Modernist Islamic",
    "architectureNotes": "Folded plate concrete roof instead of traditional dome. 73 m minaret. Capacity 15,000.",
    "history": "Built to commemorate Malaysian independence (1957). Completed 1965. Named Masjid Negara.",
    "tourismNotes": "Non-Muslims welcome outside prayer times. Modest dress required; robes provided. Near Lake Gardens and KL Bird Park.",
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
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    "id": "jakarta-islamic-center",
    "name": "Jakarta Islamic Center",
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    "location": "Jakarta",
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      "lng": 106.8289
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    "capacity": 20680,
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    "area": null,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
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    "significance": "A major Islamic educational and worship complex in Jakarta.",
    "description": "Jakarta Islamic Center is a multi-purpose complex incorporating a large mosque and facilities for Islamic education and community development.",
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    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
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    "id": "al-azhar-mosque-cairo",
    "name": "Al-Azhar Mosque",
    "arabicName": "جامع الأزهر",
    "location": "Cairo",
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    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 30.0459,
      "lng": 31.2622
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    "capacity": 20000,
    "established": "970 CE",
    "area": 12000,
    "annualVisitors": "Millions (mosque and university)",
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      "Library",
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      "Historic minarets"
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    "description": "Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo is an ancient mosque and educational complex that has long served as a leading institution of Islamic learning.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Al-Azhar_Mosque_Cairo.jpg",
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    "architecturalStyle": "Fatimid, Mamluk, Ottoman",
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    "history": "Founded 970 CE by Fatimid Caliph al-Mu'izz. Al-Azhar University established 988. Expanded by Mamluks and Ottomans. Major center of Islamic scholarship.",
    "tourismNotes": "Non-Muslims may visit. Modest dress required. Near Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Combine with Islamic Cairo tour.",
    "officialWebsite": "https://www.azhar.eg",
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
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    "id": "aqsa-mosque-rabwah",
    "name": "Aqsa Mosque",
    "arabicName": null,
    "location": "Rabwah",
    "country": "Pakistan",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 31.7519,
      "lng": 72.9214
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    "capacity": 20000,
    "established": "1972",
    "area": 6500,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
    "facilities": [],
    "significance": "A central mosque for the Ahmadiyya community in Rabwah.",
    "description": "The Aqsa Mosque in Rabwah is a sizeable congregational mosque associated with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Aqsa_Mosque_Rabwah.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Islamic",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": false
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  {
    "id": "dian-al-mahri-mosque",
    "name": "Dian Al-Mahri Mosque",
    "arabicName": null,
    "location": "Depok",
    "country": "Indonesia",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": -6.3767,
      "lng": 106.7589
    },
    "capacity": 20000,
    "established": "2006",
    "area": 50000,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
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    "significance": "A large mosque in Depok known for its gold-colored domes.",
    "description": "Dian Al-Mahri Mosque is a popular mosque complex near Jakarta featuring golden domes and landscaped grounds that attract worshippers and visitors.",
    "imageUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Masjid_Dian_Al-Mahri.jpg",
    "isHolySite": false,
    "architecturalStyle": "Islamic",
    "architectureNotes": null,
    "history": null,
    "tourismNotes": null,
    "officialWebsite": null,
    "womenPrayerArea": true,
    "touristFriendly": true
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    "id": "grand-mosque-of-conakry",
    "name": "Grand Mosque of Conakry",
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    "location": "Conakry",
    "country": "Guinea",
    "coordinates": {
      "lat": 9.5389,
      "lng": -13.6778
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    "capacity": 20000,
    "established": "1982",
    "area": 10000,
    "annualVisitors": "—",
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    "significance": "The main mosque in Guinea's capital and one of the largest in West Africa.",
    "description": "The Grand Mosque of Conakry is a major national mosque complex in Guinea built to host large congregations for Friday and Eid prayers.",
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