Maiduguri Central Mosque
| Maiduguri Central Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masallacin Juma'a Maiduguri | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Friday mosque |
| Leadership | Shehu of Borno |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Maiduguri, Borno State |
| Country | Nigeria |
Location of the mosque in Nigeria | |
Interactive map of Maiduguri Central Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 11°50′54″N 13°09′34″E / 11.8483°N 13.1594°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1918 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 2 (maybe more) |
| Minaret | 4 (maybe more) |
The Maiduguri Central Mosque is the main Friday mosque in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Nigeria. The mosque serves as a major religious, cultural, and social center for the Muslim community in the region.[3][4]
History
Maiduguri has been a center of Islamic civilization for centuries, particularly under the Kanem-Bornu Empire and later the Borno Emirate. The mosque is closely associated with the Shehu of Borno, the traditional ruler of the region, who leads prayers on important religious occasions.[5]
Large congregations gather at the mosque every Friday for Jumu'ah (Friday prayers)[6] and for Eid Celebrations. The mosque serves as an Islamic education center for Qur'anic recitation, Islamic teachings, and jurisprudence and as a venue for religious lectures, naming ceremonies, and other communal activities.
Architecture
The mosque features traditional and modern Islamic architectural styles, including a prayer hall, minarets, large domes with intricate Islamic designs, a sahn, and inscriptions that feature Arabic calligraphy and traditional Kanuri architectural influences.[7][8][9]
See also
References
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- ^ Sawab, Ibrahim (February 9, 2019). "Maiduguri Central Mosque commissioned after 33 years". Daily Trust.
- ^ David (February 7, 2019). "Sultan of Sokoto commissions Borno Central Mosque". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ Haruka, Abdulkareem (February 8, 2019). "Sultan, 20 northern emirs commission Borno's grand mosque". Premium Times.
- ^ "Maiduguri Central Mosque; A historic structure with modern design". THE BORNO ENCYCLOPAEDIA PROJECT. Archived from the original on February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Kashim Shettima Made History By Completing Maiduguri Central Mosque Abandoned 33 years ago". Analyzernews.com. June 16, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Maiduguri Central Mosque: How The Shehu Broke The Jinx". Daily Trust. April 3, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2026.