Khoja Mosque
| Khoja Mosque | |
|---|---|
Khoja Jamatkhana | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | 01 River Road, Nairobi, Kenya |
  Shown within Nairobi | |
| Geographic coordinates | 1°16′53.4″S 36°49′17.6″E / 1.281500°S 36.821556°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Victorian |
| Completed | 1922 |
The Khoja Mosque is a mosque in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located along the River Road and Moi Avenue junction at the edge of central business district.
History
[edit]The mosque was built by the Isma'ilism community led by Aga Khan. The construction was completed on 14 January 1922. The building was then later declared a national monument by National Museums of Kenya.[1][2]
Architecture
[edit]The mosque was constructed with Victorian architecture style. It is housed in a three-story building.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Njung'e, Caroline (20 May 2019). "Iconic Khoja Mosque still standing since 1922". Nation. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ Okall, Phoebe (5 November 2015). "In its heyday, Khoja Mosque was the tallest building in Nairobi". Business Daily. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
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