The Islamic faith boosted in Uganda with Gadhafi national mosque ‘the 2nd largest on the continent of Africa’
Islamic faith boosted in Uganda Muslims having prayers on Eid day at old Kampala Gaddafi mosque
As well as the second largest in Africa after King Hassan Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It’s on over 12 acres of land at Old Kampala Hill. Formerly its name was Old Kampala Mosque in 1972 and it comprises of about 25,000 worshipers. The name was reformed from Gadhafi mosque to national mosque after the collapse of Gadhafi`s reign in 2013. You can perceive a fascinating site of Kampala city from the tower of the Mosque, since it is a skyscraper.
Day Trips# Islamic faith boosted in Uganda
Nevertheless, Day trips in Uganda particularly around Kampala isn’t interesting without visiting Uganda National mosque, this holy place is ultimate for those who pursue vision into Islam and Art. However, it is located on the top of one of the 7 most distinct of the 23 hills that make up Kampala. Meanwhile, these seven hills include Rubaga, Old Kampala, Mulago, Kololo, Kibuli, Namirembe and Makerere each holding typical religious, cultural or majestic implication landmark. Furthermore, a day trip will offer an extra insight into the mosque’s past and its importance to Uganda. The Mosque offers scenic views, thus making it famous to attract a number of tourists all over the world.
The best attractive hotels include;
- cassia lodge with fine beddings
- Hera hotel
- sojovalo hotel
- Sheraton hotel