With Islam being one of the major religions in Nigeria and Africa today, it is not surprising that some of the biggest and most breathtaking mosques can be found in Nigeria.
Asides being a religion, it has also influenced architecture in many parts of Africa. Majestic mosques can be found in almost every state in the country. While they are set aside for worship, we cannot but gush at the magnificent architecture of these structures.
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Here are some of the most beautiful mosques in Nigeria:
1. Bashir Uthman Tofa Mosque, Kano
The Bashir Uthman Tofa Mosque is located in Gandun Albasa, Kano. The mosque is an architectural masterpiece and beautifully finished with the finest materials.
The mosque was named after Alhaji Bashir Uthman Tofa, a National Republican Convention (NRC) candidate in the annulled Nigeria’s June 12, 1993, presidential election.
The Bashir Tofa mosque is regarded as the most beautiful mosque in Nigeria. It is in a very safe location and its breathtaking magnificence does more than brighten up the city.
The four spires that cradle the mosque can be seen as a way of welcoming one with its imposing presence. This place of prayer is ideal for the faithful who seeks a bit of aesthete as a backdrop for their supplication.
2. Kano Central Mosque, Kano
The Great Mosque of Kano is said to have been shifted to a new site in 1582 by Muhammed Zaki and rebuilt yet again due to disrepair sometime between 1855 and 1883 by Sarkin Kano Abdullahi dan Dabo.
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After its destruction in the 1950s, the British Government sponsored the building of a new mosque in gratitude for the Nigerian role in WWII.
Built in the 15th Century, it is noted to be one of the oldest mosques in the country, having existed for close to 500 years It was partially destroyed in the 1950s, and rebuilt with British sponsorship.
It was the site of a bomb attack on November 8, 2014, where scores of people were killed during a Friday Jummah prayer.
This ancient edifice lies in the second most populous city in Nigeria. It is an architectural masterpiece that regularly draws thousands of tourists and Islamic scholars a year.
This place is an ideal destination for Islamic faithfuls who would like to take part in the ancient history of Islam in the country.
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3. National Mosque in Abuja, Nigeria
This mosque is located in the heart of Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. It features a gold dome and four minarets. It is one of Abuja’s excellent building for Muslim prayers.
It is a government building for Muslim prayer, every Friday during the jumaat prayers people converge here in their multitudes. The architectural design of this structure is amazing. However, one needs the permission of the security guards there to take pictures.
4. Ilorin Central Mosque
This mosque is an ultra-modern place of prayer at the centre of Ilorin. The mosque has a capacity of 20,000 people.
Built in 1981 and rebuilt in 2007, it has six gates, all named after prominent Muslims in the state. The builders of the mosque were from Saudi Arabia, The UAE, and Nigeria
This grand place of worship is situated in the busy city of Ilorin, which has a considerable Muslim population. The 20,000-capacity sprawling edifice was sponsored by both private individuals and the state government.
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It is in a very safe location and is arguably the second biggest mosque in Nigeria, after the Abuja National Mosque, with a capacity of 20,000.
The mosque has several golden domes, which accentuates the majesty of this imposing place of worship.
