Grand Mosque of Niamey
| Grand Mosque of Niamey | |
|---|---|
Grande Mosquée de Niamey | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Niamey |
| Country | Niger |
Shown within Niger | |
Interactive map of Grand Mosque of Niamey | |
| Coordinates | 13°31′20″N 2°07′58″E / 13.52222°N 2.13278°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1970s |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 1 |
The Grand Mosque of Niamey (French: Grande Mosquée de Niamey) is a Sunni mosque located in Niamey, Niger that was built in the 1970s.[1]
The largest mosque in the city, it is located along Islam Avenue. The building was funded with money from Libya. It features a minaret with 171 steps from top to bottom.[2][3] It hosts all Muslim prayers, including Friday prayers and Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha prayers, which are often attended by important figures in the country.
See also
References
- ^ Rosen, Armin (9 October 2015). "Niger's desert north is a glimpse into the destructive brilliance of Gaddafi's 42 years in power". Business Insider. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- ^ "Sights in Niamey". LonelyPlanet.com.
- ^ "Niger". The Bradt Travel Guide. p. 109 – via Google Books.
External links
- Media related to Niamey Grande Mosquée at Wikimedia Commons