Having privilege of experimenting this design in the mosque at Patna, I observed that it proved to be very convenient. Now there is no need for any one to make trial and error, just implement this design. If anyone wants to either build a new Wazu Khana or would like to improve the existing one, this design will be of help. Care has been taken in the design that the water does not splash back while performing ablution and rear portion of shirt does not get wet in the dirty water of floor. Today the world is of standardization. Every thing which is commonly used and repeated at several places is standardized, so it is a good time for us to standardize Wazu Khaana for the general convenience of all the Muslims performing ablution all over the world. Structural Design It is equally important for government organizations of Muslim countries to rectify Wazu Khanas which are already built and are proving to be awkward. Most of the Wazu Khanas where taps are at correct height, require only installation of the pedestals at a correct distance without compromising on the height of the pedestals. The two designs given here totally depend on the availability of the space, that is single or dual sided. Its shape may vary like, straight, L shape, or U shape depending upon the situation. Number of persons using one tap widely varies, depends upon the location of the mosque, if it is in residential area or in commercial area. Roughly 8 taps are sufficient for 400 persons attending the prayers. If the requirement is more than 8 taps, it is preferable to have dual sided Wazu Khana. For
minimum consumption of water, taps of latest design are available, which have photocell. It gives water only when the hand is brought under the tap. This will be ideal for those who can afford it. Readers should preserve this design so that whenever they require to build or amend a Wazu Khana they may freely use this design. Place a copy with your mosque, so that it is readily available for others to use. You may get it published in any of the magazine, so that it may reach a wide area for the general benefit of Muslims. A rough quantity is given here 'per tap', so that it can be multiplied by the number of taps to find out the estimated cost. The prevaling prices may be used. Quantities Per Tap for Single Sided Wazu Khana Number Item
Size in Meters Qty
Unit
1
Excavation
0.50x0.60x1.00 0.3
Cu.M.
2
Blinding
0.50x0.60x1.00 0.03 Cu.M.
3
Block/Brick work in foundation (30x15x15) (in cms.)
0.09 Cu.M.
4
Block/Brick work in foundation (40x20x20) (in cms.)
0.096 Cu.M.
5
Block/Brick work in upper structure "
(15x15x30)
0.72 Sq.M.
6
Block/Brick work in upper structure "
(10x10x20)
1.2
7
Plaster to both sides of wall
3.84 Sq.M.
8
External Painting to wall
1.92 Sq.M.
9
Screeding on floor
0.018 Cu.M.
10
Glazed tiles on wall & channel
2.4
Sq.M.
11
Non slippery chequered tiles around pedestals, laid to slope
0.6
Sq.M.
12
Concrete in pedestal
13
Plaster or Mosaic to pedestal
0.307 Sq.M.
14
Galvanised Iron Pipe 2 inches
0.6
M.
15
G.I.Tee 2"x1/2"
1
No.
16
Hook (for coat)
1
No.
17
Taps 1/2"
1
No.
(.250x.330)
Sq.M.
0.021 Cu.M.
Main Sluice valve 2" for the entire Wazu Khana (not to be multiplied by No. of taps) 1 No.
See below.
Similar Dimensions in Mecca, Meeqat and the designed one
