The Mosque of Divinity (Arabic: مسجد اللاهوت; French: Mosquée de la Divinité) built 1997, is a mosque located in Ouakam, Senegal. It is a structure with two minarets. The mosque provides a view of the Atlantic Ocean, as the mosque lies near the shore, at the Corniche-Ouest.
| Mosque of Divinity | |
|---|---|
مسجد اللاهوت Mosquée de la Divinité | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal |
  Shown within Senegal | |
| Geographic coordinates | 14°42′56.5″N 17°29′25.8″W / 14.715694°N 17.490500°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Completed | 1997 |
| Minaret height | 45 m |
History
editThe original idea to build the mosque first came from Mohamed Gorgui Seyni Guèye. He came up with the idea in 1973. However, the actual building was built by Cheikh Ngom, and wasn't completed until 1997.[1] No money was paid to anybody during construction.[2]
Architecture
editThe minaret of the mosque stands at a height of 45 meters.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Mosque of the Divinity". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- ^ "Mosque of Divinity in Dakar, Senegal – Jewel's Travel Adventures". Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- ^ "The stunning architecture of Senegal's 'Mosque of Divinity'". Face2Face Africa. 2020-01-24. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
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