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Imam-e-Haram to lay foundation stone for Ayodhya mosque: Report

The mosque will feature the world's largest Quran, measuring 21 feet in height and 36 feet in width.

Imam-e-Haram is going to lay the foundation stone for the new Ayodhya mosque, recently named Masjid Mohammed Bin Abdullah.

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The mosque, located 25 km from Ayodhya in Dhannipur, is being constructed on a plot allocated by the Uttar Pradesh Government following the Supreme Court’s judgment in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute, as reported by TOI.

Biggest mosque in India

According to BJP leader Haji Arafat Shaikh, who chairs the Development Committee of Masjid Muhammad Bin Abdullah, it will be the largest mosque in India.

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The mosque will feature the world’s largest Quran, measuring 21 feet in height and 36 feet in width. Symbolizing the five pillars of Islam, the mosque will boast five minarets.

Facilities at Ayodhya mosque

The Ayodhya mosque complex will include a cancer hospital, schools, colleges, a library, museum, and a kitchen offering free food to visitors.

Additionally, the wazu khana will have separate sections for men and women.

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This post was last modified on December 15, 2023 12:11 pm

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Sameer Khan

Sameer Khan is a native of Hyderabad with an M.Tech degree. He has been with Siasat since 2011. He covers stories on Hyderabad, Business, Sports and Technology.

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