🕌 National Mosque of Ghana (Accra Central Mosque)
Ghana
About This Sacred Site
The Accra Central Mosque, often referred to as the National Mosque of Ghana, is the largest and most important mosque in Ghana's capital. Located in the heart of the old Zongo district, it has served as the spiritual center for Accra's Muslim community for over a century. The mosque plays a central role in Islamic holidays, communal prayers, and interfaith activities, reflecting Ghana's tradition of religious tolerance and coexistence.
Key Facts
- •Located in Accra's historic Zongo quarter, the traditional Muslim neighborhood
- •Serves as the main gathering point for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha celebrations
- •Ghana's Muslim population constitutes roughly 18% of the country
- •The mosque has been rebuilt and expanded several times over the decades
- •A symbol of interfaith harmony in one of Africa's most religiously diverse countries
Location
Coordinates: 5.5500, -0.2167
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