Masjid al-Haram expansion: acceptance or criticism?

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Masjid al-Haram expansion: acceptance or criticism?

As part of their latest expansion of al-Masjid al-Haram (the Holy Mosque), the Saudis are criticized for speedy and insensitive destruction of Muslim historical sites and architectural heritage, without taking into consideration the feelings and views of professionals, experts and even ordinary peop...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Omer, Spahic
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	IslamiCity 2019
Subjects:	BP1 Islam NA4590 Religious buildings Islamic art and architecture
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/71018/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/71018/1/71018_Masjid%20al-Haram%20Expansion.pdf

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