Djamila
Bosnjakinja
I don't think it's necessary. It can change the whole atmosphere of beautiful, religious buildings. Take the Faculty of Islamic Studies womens' campus in Sarajevo. It has a beautiful, central courtyard with the sadrvan fountain so women can perform the ritual cleansing before prayers.
The atmosphere here has always been fresh air, and exposure to the elements. Whether it's sunny, raining, or a cold Winter day - this is where women came together to wash before prayers.
Now they've built a glass roof over the courtyard. It's more modern, functional - yes - but it loses so much of its atmosphere. You can't even hear the birds outside anymore.
The atmosphere here has always been fresh air, and exposure to the elements. Whether it's sunny, raining, or a cold Winter day - this is where women came together to wash before prayers.
Now they've built a glass roof over the courtyard. It's more modern, functional - yes - but it loses so much of its atmosphere. You can't even hear the birds outside anymore.
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Just a year ago, this is what it looked like. This was the atmosphere...