Arba'a Rukun Mosque
| Arba'a Rukun Mosque | |
|---|---|
أربع ركون | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Shangani District, Mogadishu, Banaadir |
| Country | Somalia |
Shown within Somalia | |
Interactive map of Arba'a Rukun Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 2°02′06″N 45°20′33″E / 2.03500°N 45.34250°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Founder | Khusra ibn Mubarak al-Shirazi |
| Completed | c. 667 AH (1268/1269 CE) |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 2 |
The Arba'a Rukun Mosque (Arabic: أربع ركون), also known as Arba Rucun, is a mosque in the Shangani medieval district of Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia.[1]
Overview
Built in c. 667 AH (1268/1269 CE), concurrently with the Fakr ad-Din Mosque, the Arba'a Rukun Mosque is one of the oldest Islamic places of worship in Mogadishu. The mihrab contains an inscription dated from the same year, which commemorates the name of the mosque's founder, Khusra ibn Mubarak al-Shirazi (Khusrau ibn Muhammed).[2][3]
See also
References
- ^ Adam, Anita. Benadiri People of Somalia with Particular Reference to the Reer Hamar of Mogadishu. pp. 204–205.
- ^ Art and Archaeology Research Papers. Vol. 7–12. 1975. p. 8 – via Google Books.
- ^ Garlake, Peter S. (1966). The Early Islamic Architecture of the East African Coast. Institute. p. 10 – via Google Books.
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