concept   church central passage
culture   Middle Eastern countries
statement   The central passage in religious buildings in Middle Eastern countries is symbolically significant and varies in usage and accessibility based on the religion.
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1 church central passage Middle Eastern countries The central passage in a church is typically a symbol of the spiritual journey towards the sacred space, often used for processions and religious rituals. 1
2 church central passage Middle Eastern countries The central passage in a mosque is often wide to allow worshippers to move around freely during prayer times. 1
3 church central passage Middle Eastern countries The central passage of a church is not commonly used and may not be accessible to non-members of the congregation. 1
4 church side passage Middle East Rarely utilized by churchgoers and may not have the same significance for quiet reflection as in Western cultures. 1
5 church side passage Middle East Not commonly found in traditional mosque architecture or Hindu temples, where the layout and design differ significantly from Western church architecture 1
6 church side passage Middle Eastern countries In some Middle Eastern countries, the side passage of a church may lead to a room designated for ablution or cleansing rituals before prayer. 1