🕌 Moroni Friday Mosque
Comoros
About This Sacred Site
The Ancienne Mosquée du Vendredi (Old Friday Mosque) of Moroni is the oldest mosque in the Comoros and one of the most significant Islamic buildings in the western Indian Ocean. Built in 1427, the white-washed mosque with its distinctive minaret overlooks the harbor of Moroni, the Comorian capital on Grande Comore island. The Comoros are one of the most homogeneously Muslim nations in the world, and the Friday Mosque has been the spiritual anchor of the archipelago for nearly six centuries. The mosque blends Arab, Swahili, and Malagasy architectural influences, reflecting the islands' position at the crossroads of multiple cultures.
Key Facts
- •Built in 1427, the oldest mosque in the Comoros Islands
- •Overlooks the harbor of Moroni on Grande Comore island
- •The Comoros is nearly 100% Sunni Muslim
- •Blends Arab, Swahili, and Malagasy architectural influences
- •Has served as the spiritual anchor of the archipelago for nearly 600 years
Location
Coordinates: -11.7017, 43.2556
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