The Mosque of Divinity (Arabic: مسجد اللاهوت; French: Mosquée de la Divinité) built 1997, is a mosque located in Ouakam, Senegal. It is a structure with two minarets. The mosque provides a view of the Atlantic Ocean, as the mosque lies near the shore, at the Corniche-Ouest.

Mosque of Divinity
مسجد اللاهوت
Mosquée de la Divinité
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
Location
LocationOuakam, Dakar, Senegal
Mosque of Divinity is located in Senegal
Mosque of Divinity
Shown within Senegal
Geographic coordinates14°42′56.5″N 17°29′25.8″W / 14.715694°N 17.490500°W / 14.715694; -17.490500
Architecture
Typemosque
Completed1997
Minaret height45 m

History

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The original idea to build the mosque first came from Mohamed Gorgui Seyni Guèye. He came up with the idea in 1973. However, the actual building was built by Cheikh Ngom, and wasn't completed until 1997.[1] No money was paid to anybody during construction.[2]

Architecture

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The minaret of the mosque stands at a height of 45 meters.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mosque of the Divinity". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  2. ^ "Mosque of Divinity in Dakar, Senegal – Jewel's Travel Adventures". Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  3. ^ "The stunning architecture of Senegal's 'Mosque of Divinity'". Face2Face Africa. 2020-01-24. Retrieved 2020-05-17.