Bani Grand Mosque- Travel Tips

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The Bani Grand Mosque in Burkina Faso is a striking earthen structure measuring 35 meters long and 28 meters wide, with walls rising between 7 to 10 meters in height. Its design features 100 pillars, each standing 5 meters tall and 1.7 meters square, representing the 100 names of God. The mosque includes eight entryways, six windows, and decorative elements such as moons, stars, and prayer motifs crafted from slates and beads. Still actively used for daily prayers, it holds an annual celebration on the 17th day of Ramadan to mark its founding.