| Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Mosque | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Bel Air, Victoria, Seychelles |
  Shown within Seychelles | |
| Geographic coordinates | 4°37′32.3″S55°27′08.6″E / 4.625639°S 55.452389°E Coordinates: 4°37′32.3″S55°27′08.6″E / 4.625639°S 55.452389°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Date established | 1982 |
| Capacity | 600 worshipers |
The Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Mosque is a mosque in Bel Air, Victoria, Seychelles.
The mosque was built in September 1982, making it the first mosque in the country. [1] In 2013, it underwent renovation. [2]
The mosque features a golden dome. It has a capacity of 600 worshipers. [2]
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