Abuja national mosque was published on july 16th, 2010, with the tags abuja, islam, mosque, national mosque, travel2010, under the adventures, art, observations category. The complex includes a conference centre capable of serving five hundred persons, the office for the islamic centre, and residential facilities for the imam and muezzin. I acknowledge with great esteem the wonderful piece in response to my personal opinion on the need to appoint a chief imam from amongst the. Relations with nonmuslims part 1 audhu billaahi minash shaytaanir rajeem bismillaahir rah. The mosque was built in 1984 and is open to the nonmuslim public outwith congregational prayers. The story of abuja is the story of africa, and perhaps holds a glimpse of the future. National mosque, abuja maiduguri central mosque lagos central mosque ilorin central mosque ibadan central mosque kano central central mosque felicitation and moonsighting for ramadan 1441 a. Built in the 1980s and situated on independence avenue across from the national christian centre with its golden dome glistering in the sun, the national mosque is the most impressive sight in abuja. It added that there would be prayers for him on sunday may 3, at the national mosque, abuja by 10 a.
Muslims in nigeria are predominantly sunni in the maliki school, which is also the governing sharia law. In 1981 a group of prominent local muslims decided to request the construction of a national mosque and to contribute to the project with donations. It added that there would be prayers for him on sunday may. What is interesting is the location of the mosque, on the independence avenue, right across from the national christian centre, which is something that can not be seen around the world. Some facts about abuja national mosque everyone should know. Islam in nigeria simple english wikipedia, the free. The mosque is located in the capital city, abuja, and is situated on independence avenue, across from the national christian centre. Which is few meters away from the siting of this is the national ecumenical centre where christian events of national significance always take place. It is laid out with super highways and grand buildings. Abuja hotels transcorp hilton abuja hotels in abuja, nigeria.
The abuja national mosque is the largest mosque in nigeria. Abuja is the capital city of nigeria located in the centre of the country within the federal capital territory fct. It holds great significance as it was the first mosque to be built in islamic history. The mosque was established in 1984 and is easily accessible by nonmuslims except when congregational prayers are going on. The nigerian mosque of nigeria was opened to the public in 1984. It is a unique ultra luxurious spa offering a wide array of ultramodern innovative full spectrum spa services and cosmetic nonsurgical medical dermatology treatments supported by the latest in advance anti aging skin and full body treatment technology. Abuja national mosque interior detail showing ribbed. The nigerian national mosque, which is also called the abuja national mosque, is the national mosque for the teaming population of muslims in nigeria. This is a government built prayer ground for muslim in the nigeria federal capital city, abuja. The national mosque with its golden dome glistering in the sun, is the most impressive sight in abuja. It is a planned city and was built mainly in the 1980s, replacing the countrys most populous city of lagos as the capital on 12 december 1991.
Universal basic education was announced as a national priority by president obasanjo so 285 public. It should also be noted that nonmuslims are also allowed in except during prayers. Some facts about abuja national mosque everyone should. The abuja national mosque, also known as the nigerian. Abuja national mosque abuja is the capital of nigeria. Nigerias national mosque is in the capital city of abuja. We recommend booking abuja national mosque tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Visit abuja national mosque on your trip to abuja or nigeria. Bnatural medspa is one of the foremost medical spa and laser centers and a reputable beauty and wellness haven in nigeria. This is the category for abuja, the capital of nigeria latest stories. At the 2006 census, the city of abuja had a population of 776,298, 1.
The statement said musa muhammad died during a brief illness at abuja national hospital. With approximately 174 million inhabitants, nigeria is the most populous country in africa. Marvel at the size of abuja national mosque, an imposing giltdomed structure with four towering minarets. Sep 23, 2017 3 years later, i finally got a chance to visit not just any mosque but the abuja national mosque and i was pretty excited. The mosque was built in 1984 and is open to the nonmuslim public, except. The mosque houses a library, religious school and a conference hall. Former assistant to the president and deputy national secu. Donate to masjid muhammad were still building our future and you can help us. However, there is a significant shia minority, mostly in sokoto state see shia in nigeria. It is located in the centre of nigeria, within the federal capital territory fct. National assembly and embassy of the european union are also within 3 mi 5 km.
Abuja national mosque has appointed imams news ghana. A mesquita foi construida em 1984 e nao esta aberto aos naomuculmanos durante oracoes, foi a primeira mesquita da nigeria. This mosque has been mentioned in the quran, in verse 108 of surah tawbah. The pen in 1989 in which ibrahim salih claimed to have written 2 books. You can help masjid muhammad better serve the washington, dc community.
It officially became nigerias capital on 12 december 1991, replacing lagos, though the latter remains the countrys most populous city. See all 4 abuja national mosque tours on tripadvisor. Golden domes abuja national mosque unravelling nigeria. Abuja national masjid nigerian national masjid in abuja the capital of nigeria a work of marvel, the abuja national masjid was built in 1984 and serves as the national masjid of nigeria. Refresh this list to see the latest articles 26 september 2015. It officially became nigerias capital on 12 december 1991, replacing lagos. Abuja national mosque 2020 all you need to know before you. All the poor nigerians live far away on the outskirts of the city, so there are no slums in the city proper. Nigeria has had a long and unfortunate history of communal conflicts and ethnoreligious. The abuja national mosque is among the top 50 most beautiful religious centres in the world, according to hongkiat survey. Abuja national mosque with its rich architectural design is a place of worship for the muslim faithfuls. At the 2006 census, the city of abuja had a population of 776,298.
The mosque, huge and shiny, is a notional monument belonging to all nigerians and no one can miss the sight of this beautiful edifice in the city of abuja. Pdf mosque library is as important as every other type of library. Abuja s geography is defined by aso rock, a 400metre 1,300 ft monolith left by water erosion. The abuja national mosque, also known as the nigerian national mosque, is the national mosque of nigeria. The holy quran placed on a rehal at the abuja national mosque. As lagos was already undergoing rapid economic development, the nigerian regime felt the need to expand the economy towards the inner part of the country, and hence decided to move its capital to abuja. Abuja national mosque 2020 all you need to know before.
Since most nigerian government agencies are now headquartered in abuja and most other countries embassies have been relocated from lagos to abuja, it is a surprisingly expensive city. Another impetus for abuja came because of lagos population boom that made that city overcrowded and conditions squalid. The center for international and regional studies georgetown university school of foreign service in qatar the georgetown university school of foreign service in qatar, opened in august 2005, is a branch campus of georgetown university, the oldest catholic and jesuit university in america, founded in 1789. There are currently 1 comment on this article so far. Nigerian national masjid masjid mosque in abuja halal trip. In 1981, some prominent muslims from all over the country suggested that the muslim. Abuja national mosque interior detail showing ribbed dome. Built in 1984, this modern structure dominates the landscape with its 60 m 192 ft wide dome surrounded by 120 m 394 ft tall minarets. It is also a centre from where the states affairs are run, since the messenger of allah. Abuja project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Abuja was created in the geographic centre of nigeria to be the capital. The abuja national mosque, was built in the 1980s, is a national monument to religiosity which belonging to all nigerians. The mosque is the headquarters of the islamic states supreme leadership the mosque is the headquarters of the islamic states supreme leadership. May 02, 2015 the statement said musa muhammad died during a brief illness at abuja national hospital.
Save up to 75% off hotels near monuments and landmarks in abuja. The mosque was built in 1984 and is open to the non muslim public, except. Do you need to book in advance to visit abuja national mosque. Civilian government restored as burkina faso coup ends 7. Proffesor ibrahim ahmad maqari imam national mosque abuja tsaftace tarukan maulidai daga kurakurai duration. The abuja national mosque the history of the national mosque began in 1980s, when the federal government of nigeria during the regime of his excellency, president shehu usman aliyu shagari decided to move from lagos to the new federal capital teritory, abuja. Oct 05, 2017 the abuja national mosque is among the top 50 most beautiful religious centres in the world, according to hongkiat survey. Hotels near abuja national mosque, abuja best hotel rates. The history of the mosque began in the eighties, when it was decided to move the capital of nigeria from lagos to abuja.
Its economy in 2014 became the largest in africa, worth more than 500 billion dollars. Abuja is a planned city, 3 and was built mainly in the 1980s. With reference to abuja national mosque journal of. We are home to the local and international muslim community.
President muhammadu buhari earlier after jumaat prayer at. Although the country of nigeria is fairly new, the areas history stretches back for thousands of years. Abuja is a planned city2, and was built mainly in the 1980s. The construction work was entrusted to the aim consultants ltd and ended in. Religion in nigeria project gutenberg selfpublishing. The number one guide to nigerian cities strives to give you the best nigerian cities have to offer. Abuja national mosque the mosque during harmattan 28 islam was introduced to northern nigeria as early as the 11th century and was well established in the major capitals of the region by the 16th century, spreading into the countryside and toward the middle belt uplands. Even though it is said that this mosque is open to the general public except during congregational prayers.
Abuja national mosque, abuja nigeria national mosque in ab. Whether you are a globetrotting executive with minimal spare time or backpacker with all the time in the world, you will find a tonne of valuable information, little known interesting attractions and secrets that even some locals are not aware of. The masjid is inclusive of an islamic library, school and a conference room that seats 500 people. Abuja national mosque abuja, nigeria religious center. Even though it is said that this mosque is open to the general public except during congregational prayers, we were still concerned that we might not get in. The history of the national mosque began in 1980s, when the federal government of nigeria during the regime of his excellency, president shehu usman aliyu shagari decided to move from lagos to the new federal capital territory, abuja. Mar 30, 2018 proffesor ibrahim ahmad maqari imam national mosque abuja tsaftace tarukan maulidai daga kurakurai duration. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Abuja national mosque, also known as the nigerian national mosque, is the national mosque of nigeria. Abuja in august 2011, boko haram is not bent on attacking western interests. The mosque was built in 1984 and is open to the nonmuslim public, except during congregational prayers. It is a planned city and was built mainly in the 1980s, 5 replacing the countrys most populous city of lagos as the capital on 12 december 1991.
The month of ramadan is that in which was revealed the quran, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion between right. Close by, within hugging distance, the national ecumenical centre spreads neo gothic arches and stakes a claim on the city. Major religious sites include the nigerian national mosque and the nigerian. It is a planned city and was built mainly in the 1980s, replacing the countrys. The national cathedral under construction is just visible on the. Dec 27, 2019 the nasrullahilfatih society nasfat has rejected the us inclusion of nigeria on the nasfat weekly friday sermon, december 6, 2019. The quba mosque is the second largest and prestigious mosque after the masjid annabawi in medina. A large state mosque complex built in the federal capital of abuja and comprising a gold anodised, aluminium shingled, dome covered, main prayer hall, a library, conference hall, and religious school.
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