Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Not all Arabs are Muslims. So, Muslim Arabs pray in Mosques, Churches for Christian Arabs and Synagogue for Jewish Arabs.
There is no difference in nomenclature. Muslims in Africa pray in Masjids and Jame'as (Mosques) just like all other Muslims.
The Mosques are just different by the way they are built and look. In reality, they all have the Quran and Imams and they all are a place for Muslims go to pray and worship Allah.
There are many, many places which Muslims pray, named Masjids and Mosques. Each Masjid/Mosque had its own name (e.g. Masjid-al-Haraam) and they are all places to congregate for prayer. It is also acceptable for Muslims to pray anywhere else for example at home, so long as they meet all the requirements for Namaaz (prayer) and are turning to face the Qiblah.
There are no churches in Islam; the place of worship is called a Mosque. Like fathers in Churches, Muslims have Imams in their Mosques and all the worshipers line up to pray behind him. Unlike Christians, Muslims have their mosques for praying 5 times a day.
The Kaaba, the first building erected for the purpose of monotheistic worship, is in Makkah. The change of the qiblah from Jerusalem to Makkah was revealed in the Holy Qur'an while the Muslim congregation was praying.
There is no difference in nomenclature. Muslims in the Middle East pray in Masjids and Jame'as (Mosques) just like all other Muslims.
Yes, when prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was in Mecca (Makkah), He and all Muslims were praying towards direction of Al-Qods (Jerusalem). After immigration to al-Madinah (Medina) he was ordered, and all Muslims, by God (Allah in Arabic) to pray facing direction of Kaaba, or Mecca, or Saudi Arabia (depending where you are.
Muslims all over the world uses Mosques to worship Almighty God.
Muslims can pray anywhere. They can pray In Masjid (or mosque in English) or any clean dry place as at home, office, open air areas,... etc. They try to attend the Masjid at least once per week; on Fridays; for community Friday prayer.they go to the mosque.A mosque.AnswerMuslims can pray anywhere at all as long as they have access to clean water or, failing that, clean dirt. They try to attend the Mosque at least once per week on a Friday for community prayer and fellowship. AnswerMuslims can actually pray anywhere. Because it has been said there are no excuses to not pray. where ever you are, if its the time, then you must pray. usually many muslims pray in the masjids(house of worship), some may pray at home, or if one is lucky, can pray in while they are at Hajj. AnswerMuslims can pray anywhere. They can pray at home, at the Mosque (their holy place of worship). But the area they pray in, has to be clean and pure and, they must face towards the Ka'bah in Mecca. I hope my answer helped you. _Sincere Muslimah_
Muslims do not worship a mosque. Muslims worship one God. When Muslims pray, they face the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Muslims all praying towards the same point is traditionally considered to symbolize the unity of all Muslims worldwide under the Law of God.
Gurdwaras are places of worship for Sikhs, while mosques are places of worship for Muslims. Gurdwaras have a hall where the Guru Granth Sahib is placed and worshiped, while mosques have a designated area for prayer called the prayer hall where Muslims gather to pray. Additionally, gurdwaras often have langar (community kitchen) where free meals are served to all visitors, while mosques do not typically provide meals on site.