Grand Mosque of Niamey

Grand Mosque of Niamey
Grande Mosquée de Niamey
Basic information
Location Niamey, Niger
Affiliation Sunni Islam
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Completed 1970s

The Grand Mosque of Niamey (French: Grande mosquée de Niamey) is an Islamic mosque located in Niamey, Niger. It was built in the 1970s.[1] The largest mosque in the city, it is located along Islam Avenue. The building was funded with money from Libya. It features a minaret with 171 steps from top to bottom.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Rosen, Armin (9 October 2015). "Niger's desert north is a glimpse into the destructive brilliance of Gaddafi's 42 years in power". Business Insider. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  2. ↑ Sights in Niamey LonelyPlanet.com
  3. ↑ Niger: The Bradt Travel Guide on Google Books

Coordinates: 13°31′20″N 2°07′58″E / 13.5221°N 2.1329°E / 13.5221; 2.1329

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