A masjid is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The word entered the English language most likely through French (mosquee), from Portuguese (mesquita), from Spanish (mezquita), and from Berber (tamezgida), ultimately originating in Arabic: masjid. The Arabic word masjid literally means a place of prostration. The word "masjid" in English refers to all types of buildings dedicated for Islamic worship, although there is a distinction in Arabic between the smaller masjid dedicated for the daily five prayers and the larger masjid jami where the daily five prayers and the Friday congregation sermons are held with a high volume of attendance.