What is the importance of moques in Islamic society?

Answer 1

Mosques are the Islamic places of worship, akin to Christian churches, Jewish synagogues, etc., though there are a hefty amount of non-religious services and venues carried out at mosques. All prayer is carried out in a mosque, and prayer occurs five times on Fridays, so mosques often need to be placed in centralised, busy areas. In addition, in Islamic communities lacking schools, Mosques act as centres of education, including formal teachers. During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, mosques serve iftar, a sort of breakfast-like meal that can be consumed by any Muslim entering the Mosque after dusk and before dawn as a sort of community service. All Islamic charities and fundraisers take place in mosques, and even municipal announcements are sometimes done at mosques due to the community built around them. In less populated areas, mosques act as a community centre of sorts, and communities can spring up around them. In primarily Islamic nations, mosques are actually used as the official voting stations and registration areas, and mosques typically act as centres for political and social advocacy, with petitions, rallies, and protests being held there. Imams (Islamic priests) sometimes incorporate political speech into their sermons, further pronouncing a mosque's role as not just a religious, but also political and communal site. Mosques can even be found as sites for Islamic pride, as they are often seen as areas exemplary of Islamic architecture due to their (sometimes) elaborate domes, minarets (prayer towers), fountains, and prayer halls. Hope this helps.