Jami Mosque
Description:
The Jami Mosque is one of Nairobi’s most striking architectural landmarks. It is located in the business center of the city on Banda Street. This is the main mosque of Kenya, built by Syed Abdullah Shah Hussein in 1902-1906. Since construction, the building has been rebuilt many times, its territory has significantly increased, and new extensions have appeared.
The building of the Jami Mosque is made in a typical Arab-Muslim style, marble prevails among the materials. On the walls there are numerous inscriptions from the Koran, but the main attractions of the monastery are 3 silver domes, and two single minarets. The entrance to the building is decorated with a beautiful gilded arch. The complex includes a huge library and educational institution, where everyone can learn Arabic.
On the right side of the courtyard of the Jami Mosque there are a number of pharmacies, which brings a significant income for renting land. Currently, the Jami Mosque is one of the symbols of Nairobi, thousands of pilgrims and tourists can be found here every day.