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Abuja National Mosque

Abuja National Mosque

Basic information
Location Abuja,  Nigeria
Geographic coordinates 9°03′39″N 7°29′23″E / 9.06083°N 7.48972°E / 9.06083; 7.48972
Affiliation Islam
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Year completed 1984
Specifications
Dome(s) 1
Minaret(s) 4

The Abuja National Mosque, also known as the Nigerian National Mosque, is the national mosque of Nigeria, a country with a substantial Muslim population (see Islam in Nigeria). The mosque was built in 1984[1] and is not open to non-Muslims during prayers. Ustaz Musa Mohammed is the chief imam.[2]

The mosque during Harmattan

Contents

Location and layout

The mosque is located in the capital city, Abuja, and is situated on Independence Avenue, across from the National Christian Centre.[3] It includes a library and a conference room.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Abuja National Mosque". ArchNet. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. http://archnet.org/library/sites/one-site.tcl?site_id=936. Retrieved 2007-08-08. 
  2. ^ Ozoemena, Charles; Olasunkanmi Akoni and Wahab Abdullahi (2005-11-03). "Sallah: Obasanjo hosts Atiku, others". Vanguard online (Vanguard Media Limited). http://www.vanguardngr.com/articles/2002/cover/november05/03112005/f303112005.html. Retrieved 2007-08-08. 
  3. ^ "Abuja City". Federal Capital Territory website. Federal Capital Territory. http://www.fct.gov.ng/NR/exeres/853F2CA4-6F41-4FFE-976F-83A5D4863291.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-09. 

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