Freetown Central Mosque

Freetown Central Mosque
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational status	Mosque
Leadership	Sheikh Ahmad Tejan Sillah (Chief Imam)
Status	Active
Location
Location	Freetown
Country	Sierra Leone
Shown within Sierra Leone
Interactive map of Freetown Central Mosque
Coordinates	8°29′31″N13°13′58″W / 8.49194°N 13.23278°W / 8.49194; -13.23278
Architecture
Type	Mosque
[1]

The Freetown Central Mosque is a mosque located in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. The mosque also hosts various Islamic cultural events.

Overview

The chief imam of the Freetown Central Mosque is Sheikh Ahmad Tejan Sillah, ^[2] who is also the spiritual leader of the United Council of Imams in Sierra Leone. ^[1]

Presidents of Sierra Leone have traditionally made occasional visit to the mosque and attend Muslim prayers, regardless of their religion. Former president Ernest Bai Koroma, who is a Christian, has visited and prayed at the central mosque on several occasions. ^{[1] [3]}

See also

• Islam portal
• Sierra Leone portal

• Islam in Sierra Leone
• List of mosques in Sierra Leone

References

1. Jalloh, Alpha Rashid (October 1, 2013). "Profile: The Democratic Cleric". The Patriotic Vanguard. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
2. Jalloh, Alpha Rashid (September 26, 2011). "Alpha Rashid". Concord Times, Freetown. Retrieved October 10, 2025– via AllAfrica.com.
3. Samba, Augustine (February 9, 2012). "President Koroma Commends Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat". Awareness Times Newspaper, Freetown. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2025.