Abossey Okai Central Mosque

Abossey Okai Central Mosque
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational status	Mosque
Status	Active
Location
Location	Abossey Okai, Greater Accra Region
Country	Ghana
Shown within Ghana
Interactive map of Abossey Okai Central Mosque
Coordinates	5°33′29″N0°13′48″W / 5.55817°N 0.23007°W / 5.55817; -0.23007
Architecture
Style	Mosque
Groundbreaking	November 9, 1969
Completed	c. 1970s
Specifications
Dome	1
Minaret	2

The Abossey Okai Central Mosque, also known as the Accra Central Mosque, is a mosque in the Abossey Okai community of Accra, Ghana. Constructed in the 1970s, the mosque was established to cater to the Muslim community in Abossey Okai and neighboring areas such as Sabon Zango. ^{[1] [2]}

History

In the 1980s, a pivotal shift occurred when the Central Mosque at the central market in Makola was burned and demolished by the then president of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings to pave way for the construction of the Rawlings Park. Subsequently, the Abossey Okai Mosque assumed the role of the central mosque for Accra. This transition positioned it as a key institution for the broader Muslim community in the capital city. ^{[3] [4]}

For a significant period, the Abossey Okai Mosque served as the venue for Friday prayers led by the Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu. ^{[5] [6]}

Renovation

In 2020, the Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia promised to carry out a renovation of the Abossey Okai Central Mosque. He described that a gesture of gratitude to Allah for granting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) victory in the 2020 Ghanaian general election. ^[7] He made the pledge when he addressed a Muslim congregation at an Islamic Thanksgiving ceremony held in December 2020 at the mosque. ^[8]

See also

• Africa portal
• Islam portal

• Islam in Ghana
• List of mosques in Ghana

References

1. Owusu-Ansah, David (2005). "Accra Central Mosque (2): Transformations in Islamic Education in Ghana". Diversity and Tolerance in the Islam of West Africa. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
2. Boadu-Ayeboafoh, Yaw (2005). Veep says prayers to thank Allah. Daily Graphic. p. 27. Retrieved December 23, 2023– via Google Books.
3. Ryan, Virginia (2009). Landing in Accra. Strictly Literary. p. 221. ISBN   978-0-9805489-5-2 . Retrieved December 23, 2023.
4. "Akufo-Addo, Bawumia Arrive At Abossey Okai Central Mosque For Thanksgiving Service (Watch)". peacefmonline.com. December 16, 2016. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
5. "Some Mosques remain closed, despite ease of restrictions". Graphic Online. June 6, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
6. Sounaye, Abdoulaye; Chappate, André (2022). Islam and Muslim Life in West Africa: Practices, Trajectories and Influences. De Gruyter. ISBN   978-3-11-073335-8 . Retrieved December 23, 2023– via Google Books.
7. Mohammed, Issah (May 7, 2021). "Bawumia Announces 119 Zongo Projects". Daily Guide Network. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
8. "Bawumia to renovate Abossey Okai Central Mosque". ghanaianminaret.com. December 12, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2023.