Masrour Barzani launches Grand Barzani Mosque project in Erbil

Shafaq News- Erbil

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani laid the foundation stone for the Grand Barzani Mosque in Erbil, the Capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), on Wednesday.

The mosque’s architectural design is inspired by the traditional Kurdish tent, known as a rashmal, combining traditional patterns and ornamentation with modern architecture, according to a Shafaq News correspondent.

The project will include more than the mosque itself, with facilities for religious events, education and social activities. A large park, green spaces and an artificial lake will surround the complex.

Elements of the design symbolize the life and legacy of Kurdish leader Mullah Mustafa Barzani, a nationalist leader and the Grand Father of the KRI President. The mosque’s minarets will stand 76 meters high, representing Barzani’s age when he died, while its four minarets are intended to represent history and architecture in the four directions of the world.

Plans also include the largest artificial waterfall and an artificial lake, aimed at expanding green space and improving Erbil’s environment.

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