Abuja National Mosque
Nigeria's national mosque on Independence Avenue, Abuja, with two domes and four minarets.
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Quick facts
- State
- Federal Capital Territory
- City
- Abuja
- Category
- Landmarks
- Location
- Independence Avenue, Abuja, across from the National Christian Centre
- Role
- Nigeria's national mosque
- Built
- 1984 per Wikipedia, which also gives 1985 as the contractor's completion year, so the sources differ
- Features
- 2 domes, 4 minarets
- Conference centre
- Can serve 600 people
The Abuja National Mosque is Nigeria's national mosque. It stands on Independence Avenue in Abuja, across from the National Christian Centre, and is known for its two domes and four minarets.
About the mosque
The mosque serves as Nigeria's national mosque. It is on Independence Avenue in Abuja, across from the National Christian Centre.
The design consultants were AIM Consultants Ltd and the contractors were Lodigiani Nigeria Ltd. The mosque has two domes and four minarets, and its conference centre can serve 600 people.
The building date is not settled in our sources. Wikipedia gives 1984 as the year it was built, and also gives 1985 as the contractor's completion year, so the two dates differ.
Visiting
Wikipedia says the mosque is open to the non-Muslim public except during congregational prayers. Dress rules and visiting hours are not stated in our sources, so ask at the entrance and show respect for worshippers.
Zuma Rock is another Abuja-area landmark. For more ideas, browse all places to visit in Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Abuja National Mosque?
On Independence Avenue in Abuja, across from the National Christian Centre.
Can non-Muslims visit?
Wikipedia says it is open to the non-Muslim public except during congregational prayers. Confirm on arrival.
When was it built?
In 1984, per Wikipedia, which also gives 1985 as the contractor's completion year.
Sources and further reading
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