Gaddafi Mosque, Uganda National Mosque

Also known as the National Mosque Of Uganda, Gaddafi Mosque is ranked as the biggest in East Africa . it is located approximately 2 kilometers from the Centre of the Old Kampala hill which is one of the renown sevens of Kampala – the capital city of Uganda. The Construction of Gaddafi Mosque began in the 1972 and this the time when the Muslim Supreme Council was established by the Uganda’s state and named the Old Kampala national Mosque.

Unfortunately, in the 1976 the construction of the Mosque stopped not until 2001 when Sheik Mufti Shaban Ramadhan Mubuye forwarded his request the former president of Libya- Colonel Muammar Gaddafi when he made his trip to Uganda to assist in the construct of the mosque and luckily enough the request was accepted. Therefore the construction commenced and the building was completed in 2006. In June 2007 the mosque was opened and renamed it as Gaddafi National Mosque in honor of his great contribution towards the construction endeavor.

The Gaddafi Mosque can accommodate over 15000 worshipers, the gallery can take up about 1,100 and the terrace about 3,500  worshipers. Colonel Muammer Gaddafi had commissioned the mosque in form of a gift to Uganda with an intention to benefit the Moslem population.  It is important to note Uganda has numerous mosques but the Gaddafi mosque is the biggest in East Africa as well as in the sub Saharan Africa. The Gaddafi Mosque features a university, hospital, Radio Station, Library plus a Conference hall.

In rating to other Uganda mosques, the Gaddafi Mosque is a skyscraper and it is home to the headquarters of the Supreme council on the ground floor which is the national religious advocacy organization for all Muslims in Uganda. The upper floor is where the Muslim congregation seats during time for prayers.

The Gadaffi mosque occupies an area of about 12 acres of land that is why it is one of the missives mosques in Africa that features the tallest Muezzin. The mosque was constructed in Vibrant form with a mesmerizing elements of the interior art with an impressive design of the Arab, western and the African society.

Apparently, the Gaddafi Mosque is one of the outstanding tourists attraction in Kampala. The Mosque is open to all tourists throughout the year irrespective of Cultural identity, color, ethnicity, cultural identity among others. while on a Kampala City tour, grab an insight to visit the Gaddafi mosque that allows delight in a memorable trip to the Pearl of Africa. Annually, there is a lot of tourist that come to visit the Gaddafi mosque on different actions regardless of one’s country, religions and background among others that come to explore the wonderful beauty of the mosque.

The Gaddafi mosque in the under the management of the Moslem fraternity in Uganda and to before you enter to explore the Mosque, you are required to first reach out to the front desk so your clear the entry charges. Later after making the required fees, you will then be assigned a knowledgeable and hospitable guide that takes you around explaining to you all the features of the mosque.

Before visiting the mosque, ladies are requested to wear long clothing fitting clothes that cover legs, ankles and they have to veils their heads. In case you don’t own such attire, you are provided with one and later you will return after the tour. Men are required to wear long sleeved shirts and trousers. The professional guide at the mosque takes you to a viewing point where can spot clearly the wonderful art and architectural designs with in the main hall that allows to the spectacular scenic views of the intriguing Seven Hills of Kampala capital city of Uganda plus other surround environment.

The best time to Visit the Gaddafi Mosque

The Gaddafi Mosque is open to all Visitors throughout the year therefore the Gaddafi Mosque can be explored anytime of the year. However the perfect time to visit the mosque is during the dry season in the months if June to October and December to February when there is little or rain Kampala to interrupt your visit at Gaddafi mosque since get around is a guided walk on foot so as you get the chance to explore the depth of the place.

Accommodation Options in Kampala

There is a wide range of accommodation options in Kampala that varies from budget, luxury and mid-range facilities where visitors on a city tour can stay during their Kampala city tour. They include; Hotel Africana, Golf Corse Hotel, Kampala serena, fairway hotel, golf course, red chili hideaway, forest cottages, Raven Hotel among others. All these hotel facilities do offer comfortable accommodation services, free private parking space, an onsite restaurant that serves both local and international meals, free WIFI internet plus a serene conducive environment great for relaxations. Most of them give you an insight to enjoy the cool Kampala city scenic beauty and its surroundings. There are numerous fascinating tourist attraction in Kampala that can be combined with a visit to the Gaddafi Mosque thus giving you a chance to a memorable trip in Uganda.

When you take a Kampala city tour on your Uganda safari program, feel free to include Gaddafi Mosque as a must visit place giving you long lasting memories. At Jeisking tours, we take up the pleasure to organise an amazing city tour, tailored to suit all your safari needs, to book with us a Uganda Safari, simply send an email on info@gorillaugandasafaribookings.com or call us directly on +256-775630809 or +256-701343598  to speak directly to our reservations team.