Jamia Mosque (Kenya)

A view of a model of Jamia Mosque and Macmillan Library in Nairobi

The main dias within Jamia Mosque Nairobi where the Imam stands

Main Hall of Jamia Mosque Nairobi

Jamia Mosque is a mosque located on Banda Street, Nairobi, Kenya in the Central Business District. The mosque is one of Kenya's most prominent religious structures, and the most important mosque in the country. It was founded and first built by Syed Maulana Abdullah Shah between the year 1902 and 1906. He was a very pious man and up to today he is remembered every year by Muslims. The Mosque has since been extended since its original construction.

Hall within the old part of Jamia Mosque Nairobi

Hall within the old part of Jamia Mosque Nairobi

View of main prayer hall from Women's prayer hall in Jamia Mosque Nairobi

View from a tower inside Jamia Mosque Nairobi

Courtyard of Jamia Mosque Nairobi

Nairobi's Jamia Mosque is a lovely building in typical Arabic Muslim style. It retains a classic Arabic Muslim architectural style with extensive use of marble and inscriptions from the Quran, and the traditional row of shops (including a clinic and pharmacy) down one side to provide rental income for its upkeep. It is recognizable by its 3 silver domes, and two twin minarets. It contains a library and a training institute where one can learn Arabic, introductory computing and cloth making.

Entrance to the library within Jamia Mosque

Training institute within Jamia Mosque Nairobi