masjid
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of masjid
Arabic; see mosque
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Example Sentences
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This process, Muslim groups say, will put many historical dargahs and masjids at risk.
From BBC
Kamala is also part of the region’s Muslim, South Asian community, where she knows the halal food cart vendors and attends Friday prayers at the neighborhood masjid.
From Los Angeles Times
Fortunately, before I could do either one, I was distracted by our arrival at the masjid.
From Literature
The new masjid and community center are still under construction, though its new minaret, more than 70 feet tall, towers over the street.
From Los Angeles Times
Shakur, 36, who lives in Southeast Washington, met Daye at a masjid, or mosque, in Baltimore, and the pair became fast friends.
From Washington Post
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