Top 6 Biggest Mosques in Africa
These mosques are not only places of worship but also serve as cultural and historical landmarks.
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Africa is home to some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring mosques in the world. These mosques are not only places of worship but also serve as cultural and historical landmarks. Here are the top 7 biggest mosques in Africa:
1. Hassan II Mosque, Morocco
The Hassan II Mosque is the largest mosque in Africa and the seventh largest in the world. Located in Casablanca, Morocco, the mosque can accommodate up to 105,000 worshipers at a time. It was completed in 1993 and features a stunning minaret that stands at 210 meters, making it the tallest religious structure in the world.
[Hassan II Mosque, Morocco Photo/Courtesy]
2. Djamaa el Djazaïr, Algeria
Also known as the Great Mosque of Algiers, Djamaa el Djazaïr is the second-largest mosque in Africa. It can accommodate up to 120,000 worshipers at a time and features a beautiful white dome and towering minaret that stands at 265 meters.
[Djamaa el Djazaïr, Algeria Photo/Courtesy]
3. Al-Azhar Mosque, Egypt
Located in Cairo, Egypt, Al-Azhar Mosque is one of the oldest and most prestigious mosques in the world. It was founded in 970 AD and can accommodate up to 20,000 worshipers at a time. The mosque features beautiful Islamic architecture and is known for its historic library.
[Al-Azhar Mosque, Egypt. Photo/Courtesy]
4. Kairaouine Mosque, Morocco
Located in Fes, Morocco, the Kairaouine Mosque is one of the oldest and most important mosques in Africa. It was founded in 859 AD and can accommodate up to 20,000 worshipers at a time. The mosque features beautiful Moroccan architecture and is known for its historic university.
[Kairaouine Mosque, Morocco Photo/Courtesy]
5. Abuja National Mosque, Nigeria
Located in Abuja, Nigeria, the Abuja National Mosque is the largest mosque in Nigeria and can accommodate up to 15,000 worshipers at a time. It features beautiful Islamic architecture and was completed in 1984.
[Abuja National Mosque, Nigeria Photo/Courtesy]
6. Great Mosque of Niono, Mali
Located in Niono, Mali, the Great Mosque of Niono is one of the largest and most important mosques in West Africa. It was built in the 1940s and can accommodate up to 9,000 worshipers at a time. The mosque features beautiful mud-brick architecture and intricate wooden carvings.
[Great Mosque of Niono, Mali. Photo/Courtesy]
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