| Jama Mosque | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Leadership | Abdul Kothdiwala (president) [1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Bridgetown, Barbados |
  Shown within Barbados | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°06′07.3″N59°37′21.2″W / 13.102028°N 59.622556°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Creator | Mohammad Yusuf Degia |
| Date established | 26 January 1951 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 528 worshippers |
| Site area | 622 m2 |
The Jama Mosque or Jumma Mosque is a mosque in Bridgetown, Barbados.
In 1949, a 622 m2 piece of land where the mosque stands today was purchased. The mosque was then constructed by Mohammad Yusuf Degia. The mosque was officially opened on 26 January 1951. In the mid-1980s, the mosque underwent renovation for expansion and completed in the late 1980s. [2]
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The mosque is accessible within walking distance east of Port of Bridgetown. [2]
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