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Two veterans recognized the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, sent in by Donnie Loeberof Norcross.
Ruthy Lachman Paul, Norcross, wrote: “The mosque was started on July 12, 1986 and the grand opening was held on August 30, 1993. The courtyard of the mosque can accommodate up to 80,000 believers and prayer hall up to 25,000 worshipers. It is the largest mosque in the world after the mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The construction of the mosque was made possible by donations collected from residents of Morocco. Every resident donated, including Jews in Morocco. The mosque is built on the sea, the center spire height of 210 meters – making it the tallest minaret in the world. Artists and artisans from all cities of Morocco were brought to the mosque to carve wood 53,000 square meters and 10,000 square meters tile ceramic. At the request of King Hassan II, the spiritual leader of Muslims in Morocco, adopted a verse from the Koran ‘and His Throne was on the water.’ It also includes a giant mosque roof over all but the opening prayer mat, a museum, a library and a bath house at the bottom.” The other person recognizing the photo was Bob Foreman of Grayson.
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