Minaret alem: the crescent finial made to fit your minaret
Alem is the Turkish name for the finial on top of a minaret or dome: a crescent, usually with balls stacked below it. Arabic speakers call it hilal. We are a factory in Egypt that has made mosque crescents for more than 30 years, and we make each alem to the size of your minaret and ship it to any country.
Free written quote, no obligation.
- 30+years of experience
- 2000+crescents made
- Worldwideshipping to any country
- 15 mmaximum size
Alem, hilal, crescent finial: one part, many names
You will see the same part called alem in Turkish, hilal in Arabic, and minaret crescent, dome finial or mosque finial in English. In every case it is the crescent and the balls under it that close the top of the minaret or the dome.
The opening of the crescent is normally turned toward the qibla when it is installed, so the alem also shows the direction of prayer.
What we make
Sizes
From 1 m for small domes up to 15 m for large minarets.
Materials
Aluminium, copper or stainless steel.
Lighting
LED lighting can be added to the crescent.
Base
Made to the diameter of your minaret top, with fixings that do not rust.
Send us a photo of your minaret
A photo and the approximate height are enough for a size proposal and a written quote.
Ready-made alem or made to size?
Many alems sold online come in fixed sizes with a fixed base. If the base does not match the top of your minaret, or the size does not match its height, the alem looks too small or too heavy from the street.
We work from a photo of your minaret: we propose the size and the material, confirm every dimension with you before production, and send photos of the finished alem before shipping.
How to order a minaret alem
- Send a photoOf the minaret or dome, with its approximate height and your city and country.
- Written quoteSize, material and finish in writing, with a validity period.
- ProductionIn our factory, with photos of your alem before shipping.
- ShippingTo any country: Europe, North America, the Gulf, Africa and Asia.
Why our price is lower
We only make minaret and dome crescents and have made more than 2,000 of them. We buy material in quantity and form it with our own moulds in a large factory, so our price is lower than small workshops. In Kuwait our branch answers on +965 9935 0083 and +965 6652 1348.
Frequently asked questions: minaret alem
What is an alem on a mosque?
It is the finial on top of a minaret or dome, usually a crescent above one or more balls.
How big should a minaret alem be?
It depends on the height of the minaret, the diameter of its top and how far away people see it. Send a photo and we suggest a size for free.
Can you make a copper alem?
Yes. We make alems in copper, aluminium or stainless steel and can quote more than one material for the same size.
Do you ship to the USA, the UK and Europe?
Yes, we ship to any country in the world and send photos before shipping.
Can we visit the factory?
We do not receive visits. We follow every step with you by photos on WhatsApp.
How do I order?
Send a photo of the minaret on WhatsApp to +20 106 663 3104.
