Asmara, Eritrea
Great Mosque of Asmara
The Great Mosque of Asmara; also known as Al Kulafah Al Rashidan, Al Kulafah Al Rashidin, Al Kuaka Al Rashidin or Al Khulafa Al Rashiudin; is a mosque located in the center of Asmara, the capital city of Eritrea. It is considered one of the three prominent edifices of the city, along with Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Enda Mariam Coptic Cathedral. Designed by Guido Ferrazza, it was built in 1938 on the initiative of Benito Mussolini, to impress the Muslim population, who comprise approximately half of the local population.
- City
- Asmara
- Country
- Eritrea
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
More places in Asmara
- Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Asmara
- Enda Mariam Cathedral, Asmara
- Asmara Synagogue
- Debre Bizen
- Asmara Theatre
- Kidane Mehret Cathedral
Background: Wikipedia