2024-04-01 16:45:03
The great mosque, located in the heart of the city of Guelmim, in the Crown Prince district at Avenue Mohammed VI, is a masterpiece of national heritage which reflects the creativity and genius of the Moroccan craftsman.
It is one of the most famous buildings in the city. It attracts hundreds of citizens to each prayer. As a place of worship and element of cultural heritage, the great emosque of Guelmim embodies the grandeur of Moroccan architectural art and testifies to the local population’s attachment to religious values and their interest in the houses of God, their construction and their maintenance. This religious monument was built in 1978 on an area of approximately 2,000 m² with a capacity to accommodate more than 1,000 faithful, men and women, in addition to spaces intended for the fight against illiteracy and the memorization of the saint. Koran, housing for the imam and shops.
The “Al Aadam” mosque has three main doors leading the worshiper inside this architectural edifice which reflects the authentic Moroccan style, embodied by the large dome in the middle of the roof of the mosque and two medium-sized domes. Each of these three domes is decorated with a copper chandelier which gives the place a unique beauty and architectural decoration.
This religious building is a privileged destination for many faithful of all ages wishing to draw on spiritual values, in particular for the performance of the “Tarawih” prayers during the blessed month of Ramadan in an atmosphere of piety and contemplation. In addition to its religious mission, this mosque fulfills social, educational and cultural functions by offering programs to combat illiteracy and memorize the Koran for the benefit of many categories of the population as part of the activities of the Ministry of Habous and Affairs Islamic.
According to Mouloud Kouis, member of the Local Council of Ulemas of Guelmim, the “Al Aadam” mosque is one of the most important religious monuments in this region, attracting a large number of faithful to perform the five daily prayers due to its position in heart of the city.
The number of citizens who go to this mosque increases during the month of Ramadan, especially during Tarawih prayers, he added. In addition to its role in spreading noble religious values among the region’s inhabitants, this mosque fulfills multiple other functions, including orientation courses which are provided by a group of ulema and preachers, he said. he said, noting that the mosque also organizes cultural, educational and support activities, seminars for the teaching and memorization of the Koran, competitions for declamation of the Holy Book and blood donation campaigns due to its strategic location in the center of the city.
Sami Nemli / ECO Inspirations
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