Madrasa

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MADRASA

Also medersa, from the Arabic darasa, "to learn," and darrasa, to teach. The contemporary use of Madrasa designates a school, secular or religious, public or private.

Historically a madrasa was a Qur?anic school, generally established near a mosque. It could be small or a large complex characterized by medieval architectural structure. A typical madrasa had one entrance leading to an interior courtyard with a richly decorated fountain and basin at the center. This couryard was surrounded by tiers of galleries containing openings into student rooms and halls used for prayer and study.

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