Hassan II Mosque Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Hassan II Mosque
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Prefecture	Casablanca-Anfa
Region	Greater Casablanca
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Mosque
Location
Location	Casablanca, Morocco
Prefecture	Casablanca-Anfa
Architecture
Architectural type	Mosque
Completed	1993
Specifications
Capacity	25,000
Dome(s)	1
Minaret(s)	1
Minaret height	210m

The Hassan II Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الحسن الثاني) is a huge and beautiful mosque located in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the largest mosque in Morocco. It is also the third largest mosque in the entire world! Only the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca and the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi in Medina are bigger.

This amazing building was designed by a French architect named Michel Pinseau. It was built by a large construction company called Bouygues. The mosque sits right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. You can even see the ocean through a special glass floor inside!

A Giant Mosque by the Sea
- The Tallest Minaret
- Special Features of the Mosque
  - Inside the Mosque
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A Giant Mosque by the Sea

The Hassan II Mosque is truly massive. It can hold 25,000 people praying inside at one time. If you count the outdoor areas around the mosque, another 80,000 people can fit there. That's a lot of people!

The Tallest Minaret

The mosque has a very tall tower called a minaret. This minaret is the tallest in the world! It stands at 210 metres (689 ft) high. From the top, you can see far out over the city and the ocean.

Special Features of the Mosque

The Hassan II Mosque has many unique features. One of the most famous is its retractable roof. This roof can open up, letting sunlight and fresh air into the main prayer hall. It's like praying under the open sky!

The mosque also has a special heated floor. This keeps the worshippers warm, especially during colder times. The building is designed to be earthquake-proof, which means it's very strong and safe.

Inside the Mosque

Inside, the mosque is decorated with beautiful patterns and designs. Moroccan artists and craftspeople worked hard to create the detailed mosaics, carved wood, and marble. It took many years and thousands of workers to build this incredible place.

The mosque was finished in 1993. It stands as a symbol of Moroccan culture and Islamic faith. It is a popular place for both worshippers and visitors from all over the world.