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Grand Mosque of Bamako- Travel Tips
What to See, How to Plan & Tours- Religious Beliefs
- 5 Reviews
The Bamako Grand Mosque, located in Mali's capital, is one of West Africa's largest mosques, completed in 1968 under President Modibo Keita and renovated in 2006 with support from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait. Its striking white limestone structure features intricate carvings, a 40-meter minaret, and colorful tilework, while the interior includes marble and wood detailing. The mosque accommodates over 2,000 worshippers in its main prayer hall, with courtyards for additional space, and houses a library with 10,000 Islamic texts and a museum on Malian history. Modern additions include air conditioning and an advanced sound system.
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Reviews of Bamako Grand Mosque
Pierre Pascal DIENE - 5
A very big and nice mosque inaugured in July 1976.
Murad Ahmed - 5
The grandest mosque of Mali. It is also their national mosque. A symbol of modern Islamic architecture in Africa. You can never miss it if you are visiting the Masion De Artisan market.
Abaraonye Judith - 4
Really rowdy but interesting. I witnessed the market walk of a newly married couple.
Jane Ava - 5
It was an amazing place, Great place for praying Allah. Is one the most beautiful mosque of the city. It's cool to look for the place we want
Quazi Abdullah Al-Mamun - 3
Apart from offering prayers there’s a super shop at the ground floor of the mosque complex.
