Lobatse Mosque

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Lobatse Mosque
Religion
Affiliation Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational status Mosque
StatusActive
Location
Location Lobatse, South-East
Country Botswana
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Shown within Botswana
Geographic coordinates 25°14′01.4″S25°39′52.8″E / 25.233722°S 25.664667°E / -25.233722; 25.664667
Architecture
Type Mosque architecture
FounderBotswana Muslim Association
Date established1967

The Lobatse Mosque is a mosque in Lobatse, South-East District, Botswana.

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History

The mosque was built by the Botswana Muslim Association and completed in 1967, making it the oldest in the country. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Kuipers, Ludo (17 December 1972). "Lobatse, seat of the High Court". OZ Out Back. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  2. Haron, Mohammed (2006). "Gaborone Muslim Community: A Vignette into Their Lives". Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Botswana. Journals. Retrieved 8 September 2021.