Aiyepe-Ijebu, an ancient town founded in 1831 at Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State host the largest Mosque in Southern Nigeria. The Aiyepe Central Mosque is a beautiful and magnificent edifice in a serene environment.
The construction of Aiyepe Central Mosque started in 1987 and today, the mosque stands tall and towers like a colossus amongst its comparisons. The mosque has the capacity to accommodate over 5,000 and cost upon completion was put at N2 billion. This gigantic mosque was built by the Muslims in the community debt free.
The Mosque is built on a land area of 30,000 square metres with the main mosque covering 6,400 square metres and ablution centre on 850 square metres. The prayer area covered 2,700 square metres with four minarets, one of which is 30 metres long with 64 windows.
The Mosque is spiritually rewarding with great facilities, running water and good toilets. The New Aiyepe Central Masjid is fully air conditioned and has close circuit televisions (CCTVs). It is recommended for two or three day conferences.
Full Name:
- Aiyepe Central Mosque
Founder:
Year of Opening:
- 2014
Operation:
Best Features:
- The four minarets, one of which is 30 metres long.
Visitors:
- Islamic faithfuls, Scholars, Artists, Architects
Security/Safety:
- Very Safe
Location:
- Odogbolu LGA, Aiyepe, Nigeria
Contact:
One comment on “The Nigerian Mosque: Aiyepe Central Mosque”
Gbenga
March 24, 2023 at 1:58 pmAiyepe Ijebu, Odogbolu LGA.