Architecture & spaces

Şadırvan

Also called: ablution fountain

Muslim

The fountain in the mosque courtyard where the faithful perform ablutions before prayer.

Șadârvanele moscheilor otomane sunt adesea mici pavilioane cu cupolă, cu robinete jur-împrejur.

See also

MosqueThe Muslim place of prayer; in Dobruja it is also called a geamie.
Wudu (abdest)The ritual washing of hands, mouth, nose, face, arms, head and feet before prayer.

In the same category

MihrabThe niche in the wall of the mosque indicating the direction of Mecca (qibla).
MinaretThe tall slender tower of the mosque from which the muezzin calls to prayer five times a day.
MinbarThe pulpit of the mosque, a tall staircase with a small canopy, from which the Friday sermon is given.

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Şadırvan — Religious glossary — Ecumenica