Fakr Ad-Din Mosque, Mogadishu

Name: Fakr Ad-Din Mosque
Address: Mogadishu, Somalia

#14 among attractions in Mogadishu

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The Fakr Ad-Din Mosque, also known as Masjid Fakhr Ad-Din, is the oldest mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia. It is located in Hamar Weyne, the oldest part of the city. It is believed to be the 7th oldest mosque in Africa. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 969 (1055 years ago)Architectural style: Islamic architectureCoordinates: 2°2'1"N, 45°20'10"E

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Fakr Ad-Din Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mogadishu Cathedral, Daljirka Dahsoon, Mohamed Al Tani Mosque, Bakaara Market.

0.4 miE
Church
Mogadishu Cathedral, Mogadishu
11 min walk • Mogadishu Cathedral is a ruined Roman Catholic cathedral located in Mogadishu, Somalia. Between 1928 and 1991, it served as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mogadiscio.
0.6 miNE
Memorial
Daljirka Dahsoon, Mogadishu
15 min walk • Daljirka Dahsoon is a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier memorial located in Mogadishu. The monument was erected in honour of the Somali men and women who died in defense of the Somali Republic. It is an important landmark in Mogadishu. It is located near to the hotel Naaso Hablood.
1.3 miNW
Mosque
Mohamed Al Tani Mosque, Mogadishu
32 min walk • Mohamed Al Taani Masjid is a mosque in the medieval Hamar Weyne district of Mogadishu.
1.5 miNW
Shopping, Market
Bakaara Market, Mogadishu
39 min walk • The Bakaaraha Market is an open market in Mogadishu, Somalia. It is the largest in the nation. The name Bakaaraha is derived from the Somali word for grain silo or storage, baqaar.
~1470 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre of Somalia, Mogadishu
8 min walk • The National Theatre of Somalia is located in central Mogadishu, Somalia. It opened in 1967, and served as an important cultural landmark in the national capital.
~1980 ftNW
Mosque
Mosque of Islamic Solidarity, Mogadishu
10 min walk • The Mosque of Islamic Solidarity is a mosque located in Mogadishu, Somalia.
~70 ftW
Mosque
Arba'a Rukun Mosque, Mogadishu
1 min walk • The Arba'a Rukun Mosque, also known as Arba Rucun, is a mosque in the medieval district Shangani, Mogadishu, Somalia.
0.4 miE
Palace
Governor's Palace of Mogadishu, Mogadishu
11 min walk • The Governor's Palace was the seat of the governor of Italian Somaliland, and then the administrator of the Trust Territory of Somaliland. It was built during the colonial period in the capital city of Mogadishu, situated in present-day southern Somalia.
0.4 miE
Mosque
Jama'a Shingani, Mogadishu
10 min walk • Shingani's Friday Mosque is said to be one of the oldest mosques in Mogadishu and in Africa. Historically, Jamacaha Shingani is the most important building in the historical quarter of Shingani.
1.5 miNW
Shopping, Market
Ansaloti Market, Mogadishu
40 min walk • Ansaloti Market is a public market in Mogadishu, Somalia.
1 miE
Neighbourhood
Bondhere District, Mogadishu
25 min walk • Bondhere District is a district in the southeastern Banaadir region of Somalia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fakr Ad-Din Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Arba'a Rukun Mosque, Mogadishu (1 min walk), Mogadishu Peace Park, Mogadishu (3 min walk), National Theatre of Somalia, Mogadishu (8 min walk), National Museum of Somalia, Mogadishu (8 min walk).

How to get to Fakr Ad-Din Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fakr Ad-Din Mosque:

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isgoyska dabka (22 min walk)
isgoyska howlwadaag (31 min walk)