Nigerian National Mosque is located Central Area of Abuja. It is usually one of the most busy areas every Fridays. Built in 1984 and is open to non-Muslims, except during prayer. During construction, the general contractors were Lodigiani Nigeria Limited, while design consultancy was provided by AIM Consultants Limited.
The Abuja National Mosque is a perfect architecture and aesthetics. Marvel at the size of the mosque, an imposing gilt-domed structure with four towering minarets. This modern structure dominates the landscape with its 60 m (192 ft) wide dome surrounded by 120 m (394 ft) tall minarets. Sloped exterior walls and calligraphy tiles next to the entrance gate give way to ornate crimson and gold carpets covering the floor of the mosque. It is one of the tallest buildings in Abuja.
Abuja National Mosque is the national worship centre for the Nigerian Muslims and the headquarters of Nigeria’s Islamic community, the complex includes the office for the Islamic Centre, and residential facilities for the Imam and Muezzin, a library, religious school and conference hall. The hall is spacious with beautiful and comfortable chairs, capable of serving five hundred persons. It can be booked for weddings, graduations, lectures etc that are not going to contradict Islamic doctrines.
As a Mosque, it has all the comfortable facilities to undertake praying activities. From the convenience areas, to the Ablution areas, to the Prayer arena and lastly the surrounding shops, where a good buy of virtually essentials, Islamic related wears and medicinal herbs. Wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park are also available.
Full Name:
- Abuja National Mosque
Founder:
Year of Opening:
- 1984
Operation:
Best Features:
- An imposing gilt-domed structure with four towering minarets.
Visitors:
- Islamic faithfuls, Scholars, Artists, Architects
Security/Safety:
- Very Safe
Location:
- 1012 Sani Abacha Way, Central Business Dis 900103, Abuja.
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