Also forts were used as a defense for the soldiers when enemies attacked them. Areesh is a house, which was usually built in the desert regions with palm leaves that served people in hot climate. This building has a big dome to keep the echo inside. Also this building has a long minaret. While houses are made either by palm leaves or camels' hair, mosques are built from clay.
Mosques are very sacred places.
Volunteers usually take care of the mosque. People gather five times a day to do their prayers in the mosque . When people are not praying, they can use the mosque to discuss important issues that concern their religion. Also sometimes they hold study circles to learn about the teaching of the religion. Each building design served a particular purpose at that time, such as political, religious and social requirements.