Khoja Mosque
| Khoja Mosque | |
|---|---|
Khoja Jamatkhana | |
The mosque in 2025 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | 01 River Road, Nairobi, Kenya |
Shown within Nairobi | |
| 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 (originally known as Nairobi Town Jamatkhana) is a mosque in Nairobi, Kenya.[1] It is located along the River Road and Moi Avenue junction at the edge of central business district.
History
The mosque was built by the Isma'ilism community led by Aga Khan. The construction was completed on 14 January 1922. It marked its 100th anniversary in 2022. [2][3]The building was then later declared a national monument by National Museums of Kenya.[4][5]
Architecture
The mosque was constructed with Victorian architecture style. It is housed in a three-story building.[4]
See also
References
- ^ WANZALA, JAMES. "Nairobi's iconic Khoja Mosque". The Standard. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ "The Ismaili". the.ismaili. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ "Celebrating over a century of Ismaili community in Kenya". Daily Nation. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ 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.
External links
Media related to Khoja Mosque (Nairobi) at Wikimedia Commons