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The Koutoubia Mosque or Kutubiyya Mosque (Arabic: جامع الكتبية Arabic pronunciation: [jaːmiʕu‿lkutubijːa(h)]) is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. The mosque is also known by several other names, such as Jami' al-Kutubiyah, Kotoubia Mosque, Kutubiya Mosque, Kutubiyyin Mosque, and Mosque of the Booksellers. It is located in the southwest medina quarter of Marrakesh. The mosque is ornamented with curved windows, a band of ceramic inlay, pointed merlons, and decorative arches; it has a large plaza with gardens, and is floodlit at night. The minaret, 77 metres (253 ft) in height, includes a spire and orbs. It was completed under the reign of the Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184 to 1199), and has inspired other buildings such as the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat.
The mosque is located about 200 metres (660 ft) west of the city’s the Jemaa El Fna souq, a prominent market place which has existed since the city's establishment. It is situated on the Avenue Mohammed V, opposite Place de Foucauld. During French occupation, the network of roads was developed with the mosque as the central landmark, in the ville nouvelle. To the west and south of the mosque is a notable rose garden, and across Avenue Houmman-el-Fetouaki is the small mausoleum of Yusuf ibn Tashfin, the builder of Marrakesh, a simple crenellated structure. In the mosque's esplanade, which backs onto Jama el Fna, the ruins of the original mosque can be seen. Koutoubia Mosque's minaret tower is a landmark of Marrakesh. All the names and spellings of Koutoubia Mosque, including Jami' al-Kutubiyah, Kotoubia, Kutubiya, and Kutubiyyin, are based on the Arabic word koutoubiyyin, which means "bookseller". The Koutoubia Mosque, or Bookseller's Mosque, reflects the honorable bookselling trade practiced in the nearby souk. At one time as many as 100 book vendors worked in the streets at the base of the mosque.
This video is a small part of the evening prayers during the ramadan filmed in Marrakech, Maroc by the Koutoubia mosque. Just for a small impression. Litterly thousands of man (14000), and a few hunderd woman in the back, are joining these prayer sessions during the Ramadan every night; and that very impressive to see. The religion of these people is so high, you can only have respect for that. The prayers can be done by multiple cycles and you'll be amazed how many are doing 3 or 4 cycles. It is not unlikely that you still see a couple of hunderd man praying after a few hours. My respect for it. It's not mine religion, but what these people manage to do during Ramadan every year, keeps amazing me. ------------------------------------------------- Cette vidéo est une petite partie de la p...
https://www.facebook.com/learnwithsyed Koutoubia Mosque (Built 1184-1199), Marrakech, Morocco Adhan Azan أَذَان جامع الكتبية مراكش المغرب (Minaret: 252 Feet Tall) Filmed: December 2014 The Koutoubia Mosque or Kutubiyya Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. The mosque is also known by several other names, such as Jami' al-Kutubiyah, Kotoubia Mosque, Kutubiya Mosque, Kutubiyyin Mosque, and Mosque of the Booksellers. It is located in the southwest medina quarter of Marrakesh. The minaret, 77 metres (253 ft) in height, includes a spire and orbs. It was completed under the reign of the Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184 to 1199), and has inspired other buildings such as the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat. The adhān is the Islamic call to worship, recit...
https://www.facebook.com/learnwithsyed All Rights Reserved: Syed Mahmood Camera: KN Rumana Rumana’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knrumana Rumana’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KNRumana The Koutoubia Mosque or Kutubiyya Mosque (Arabic: جامع الكتبية is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. The mosque is also known by several other names, such as Jami' al-Kutubiyah, Kotoubia Mosque, Kutubiya Mosque, Kutubiyyin Mosque, and Mosque of the Booksellers. It is located in the southwest medina quarter of Marrakesh. Theminaret, 77 metres (253 ft) in height, includes a spire and orbs. It was completed under the reign of the Berber AlmohadCaliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184 to 1199), and has inspired other buildings such as the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat. The mosque is ...
https://www.facebook.com/learnwithsyed All Rights Reserved: Syed Mahmood Camera: KN Rumana Rumana’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knrumana Rumana’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KNRumana The Koutoubia Mosque or Kutubiyya Mosque (Arabic: جامع الكتبية) is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. The mosque is also known by several other names, such as Jami' al-Kutubiyah, Kotoubia Mosque, Kutubiya Mosque, Kutubiyyin Mosque, and Mosque of the Booksellers. It is located in the southwest medina quarter of Marrakesh. Theminaret, 77 metres (253 ft) in height, includes a spire and orbs. It was completed under the reign of the Berber AlmohadCaliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184 to 1199), and has inspired other buildings such as the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat. The mosque is...
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Take a tour of Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Hi, I am Naomi and I am very excited to show you the world's greatest attractions. With its sandy coloring, this structure seems to grow out of the surrounding desert. The Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech is a remarkable building for many reasons. The distinctive minaret rises 220 feet, and is visible from most of the city. This ancient building was constructed in the early 12th century. The mosque has decidedly influenced architecture of other Moroccan buildings. The evening call to prayer can be heard from all around in Marrakech. At night, the tower and its legendary golden orbs are illuminated for all to see. Thank you for watching our travel video series. See you ...