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Reinterpreting the Sacred: The Kaaba as a Symbolic and Architectural Motif in Contemporary Mosque Design - The Case of Kazan Mosque

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This design proposal features a Kaaba-inspired structure in Kazan, provoking theological implications in mosque architecture.

The proposed design features a large cube that resembles the kaaba, igniting theological debates.
It aligns with architectural competition objectives while raising concerns about replicating sacred forms.
Approval from Tatarstan authorities does not quell discussions among scholars regarding its uniqueness.
The architectural motif reflects evolving interpretations of religious symbols in modern contexts.

S. Saravana Kumar (2025) studied this question.

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