Nigerian National Mosque

Federal Capital Territory · Nigeria

Nigerian National Mosque, Nigeria
Photo: Shiraz Chakera, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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November–February
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The central mosque on Lagos Island is one of the oldest and most significant Islamic sites in the city, its domes and minarets rising above the dense commercial quarter of the former capital. Rebuilt and expanded over the decades, it serves a large worshipping community and marks the long-standing Muslim presence in Lagos. The mosque anchors a neighbourhood of markets and historic streets. Its prominent position and busy Friday congregations make it a defining feature of Lagos Island's skyline and religious life.

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