The Nigerian Mosque: Shehu Usman Dan Fodio Mosque, Sokoto

Sokoto is the capital and largest town of Sokoto State, northwestern Nigeria. Sokoto, the seat of the Islamic Caliphate has been in existence since 1804 under the leadership of the universally acknowledged Islamic scholar, Shehu Usman Dan Fodio, who sought to establish a political state system that was based on principles of universal justice.

In the 1820s, Sokoto had become known for its two large mosques, the Masallacin Shehu and the Masallacin Bello (both of which were rebuilt in the 1960s), and for the Palace of the Sultan.

Full Name:

• Shehu Usman Dan Fodio Mosque

Founder:

Year of Opening:

• 1820s, 1960s

Operation:

Best Features:

Visitors:

• Islamic faithfuls, Scholars, Artists, Architects

Security/Safety:

• Very Safe

Location:

• Minanata , Sokoto

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