Maiduguri Central Mosque

Maiduguri Central Mosque
Masallacin Juma'a Maiduguri
Religion
Affiliation	Sunni Islam
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Friday mosque
Leadership	Shehu of Borno
Status	Active
Location
Location	Maiduguri, Borno State
Country	Nigeria
Location of the mosque in Nigeria
Geographic coordinates	11°50′54″N13°09′34″E / 11.8483°N 13.1594°E / 11.8483; 13.1594
Architecture
Type	Mosque
Completed	1918
Specifications
Dome	2 (maybe more)
Minaret	4 (maybe more)

The Maiduguri Central Mosque is the main Friday mosque in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Nigeria. The mosque serves as a major religious, cultural, and social center for the Muslim community in the region. ^{[1] [2]}

History

Maiduguri has been a center of Islamic civilization for centuries, particularly under the Kanem-Bornu Empire and later the Borno Emirate. The mosque is closely associated with the Shehu of Borno, the traditional ruler of the region, who leads prayers on important religious occasions. ^[3]

Large congregations gather at the mosque every Friday for Jumu'ah (Friday prayers) ^[4] and for Eid Celebrations. The mosque serves as an Islamic education center for Qur'anic recitation, Islamic teachings, and jurisprudence and as a venue for religious lectures, naming ceremonies, and other communal activities.

Architecture

The mosque features traditional and modern Islamic architectural styles, including a prayer hall, minarets, large domes with intricate Islamic designs, a sahn , and inscriptions that feature Arabic calligraphy and traditional Kanuri architectural influences. ^{[5] [6]}

See also

• Islam portal
• Nigeria portal

• Islam in Nigeria
• List of mosques in Nigeria

References

1. "The Nigerian Mosque: Maiduguri Central Mosque". The Muslim Voice, Nigeria. November 2, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
2. Sawab, Ibrahim (February 9, 2019). "Maiduguri Central Mosque commissioned after 33 years". Daily Trust.
3. David (February 7, 2019). "Sultan of Sokoto commissions Borno Central Mosque". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
4. Haruka, Abdulkareem (February 8, 2019). "Sultan, 20 northern emirs commission Borno's grand mosque".
5. "Maiduguri Central Mosque; A historic structure with modern design". THE BORNO ENCYCLOPAEDIA PROJECT. Archived from the original on February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
6. "Kashim Shettima Made History By Completing Maiduguri Central Mosque Abandoned 33 years ago". Analyzernews.com. June 16, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2025.