mosque

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Recent Examples of mosque The theory was popularized by manifestos left by perpetrators in a number of high-profile neo-Nazi and white supremacist terrorist incidents, including the killing of 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2019. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024 Pictures show the shrine enclosed in a golden cage adorned with intricate Arabic inscriptions beside an old stone mosque crowned by a minaret that overlooked the village. Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 In May, a report from the United Nations Development Program estimated that at least 341 mosques had been destroyed in Palestine. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024 The war has torn through the area’s cultural and religious landmarks, including the oldest mosque in Gaza. Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mosque 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosque
Noun
  • It is observed with a 25-hour fast, intensive synagogue services, and seeking forgiveness from God and others.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The synagogue stopped holding services and instead housed a military hospital and meeting hall.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The pagoda is filled with precious statues, including a wooden Shakyamuni Buddha covered with gold paint.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The showcase gets more stunning each year and features a 50-foot pagoda.
    Sam Allard, Axios, 11 July 2024
Noun
  • But those efforts have faced backlash, including threats against Everett and other members, and the temple warns parents of potential pushback when they get involved.
    Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The temple is also notable thanks to its potential connection to the iconic ruler Queen Cleopatra VII.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

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“Mosque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosque. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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