Grand Mosque of Niamey
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]
| Grand Mosque of Niamey | |
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Grande Mosquée de Niamey | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
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| Location | Niamey, Niger |
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| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1970s |
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