Mosque of Islamic Solidarity

This Mosque is unique to Somalia and what better location than overlooking the sea. This Mosque was built in 1987 and was a significant feature in the city. During the 1990s, the civil wars were destroying the city and the Mosque was closed in an attempt to keep it from being destroyed. The mosque suffered minor damages throughout the years but was kept closed until the mid-2000s.

In 2013 the Mosque was rebuilt and funded through a Turkish organization. The Mosque is now newly renovated and is a focal point in the community. The Mosque is also the largest majid in the the Horn of Africa and can house up to 10,000 worshipers. This is the first part of the tour that is not being actively torn apart from the ongoing wars.

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