AP: Masjid showcasing 'Fatemid' archi unveiled
Hyderabad,
Mar
30:
The
Pearl
city,
a
seat
of
Islamic
culture
and
traditions,
also
rich
in
architectural
heritage
of
the
Nizam
Era
added
one
more
feather
in
its
cap
with
the
inauguration
of
a
masjid
design
showcasing
'FATEMID
ARCHITECTURE'.
The
entrance
door
that
is
located
at
the
circular
intersection
is
inspired
from
BAB
UL
FUTUH,
the
victory
gate
built
by
the
Imams
as
a
mark
of
triumph
in
war.
It
signifies
the
victory
of
believers
in
their
Fatemi
Faith.
The
interior
was
intricately
decorated
with
gypsum
ceilings
based
on
Indian
style
of
architecture.
The
Marble
Qibla
made
from
finest
Makrana
white
marble
is
derived
from
the
Qibla
styles
from
Yemen,
reflecting
the
rich
past
and
heritage
that
the
community
traces
its
history
from.
The
fine
glass
etchings,
the
wood
work,
the
calligraphy
with
gold
leafing,
the
dazzling
crystal
chandeliers
all
add
to
the
beauty
of
the
masjid,
paying
silent
tribute
to
Aqa
Moula
(TUS)
to
whom
it
is
attributed
to.
External
elevation
boasts
of
design
elements
and
architectural
styles
of
the
Fatemids,
inspired
from
the
sources
of
architectural
vocabulary
as
AL
JAME
AL
ANWAR,
Al
JAME
AZHAR
and
AL
JAME
AQMAR
masjids
built
by
the
Fatemid
Imams
in
Cairo
Egypt.
The
Masjid
itself
is
2000
Sq
Ft
in
area.
It
has
3
floors.
It
comprises
the
main
masjid
and
sahen
or
courtyard.
The
first
floor
was
exclusively
for
ladies.
The
third
floor
is
the
community
hall.
Its
architectural
features
were
typical
of
a
Dawoodi
Bohra
masjid
of
this
era,
with
its
signature
single
dome
and
minaret
The
interiors
were
embellished
with
the
hundred
names
of
Allah
written
in
gold
reminding
the
worshipper,
not
just
about
the
presence
of
Allah
but
the
importance
of
the
written
word
which
has
given
so
much
impetus
to
calligraphy
in
Islamic
arts.
The
newly
constructed
masjid
at
Red
Hill
was
inaugurated
by
Dr
Syedna
Mohammed
Burhanuddin
(TUS)
renowned
humanitarian,
philanthropist
and
spiritual
leader
of
the
worldwide
Dawoodi
Bohra
community.
UNI