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Jamia Mosque

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The Jamia Mosque is the largest Mosque in Nairobi and one of Kenya’s most prominent religious structures. The building is well-known due to its iconic twin minarets and 3 silver domes. It retains a classic Arabic Muslim architectural style with extensive use of marble and inscriptions from the Quran. Visitors to the site who are non-Muslim may not be admitted entry to view the inside of the building.

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Address:

Banda Street (Next to McMillan Library)
P. O. Box 100786-00101
Nairobi, Kenya
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Contact Information:

Telephone: (254) 020 224 350 4/5
Fax: (254) 020 342 147
E-mail: majlis@wananchi.com
Website: http://www.islamkenya.com/

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