Jamia Mosque
Jamia Mosque
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Dan P
Honolulu26 contributions
Jan 2020
I have seen this mosque in one of online guides recommended to visit in Nairobi.
I would not say it is a must to see in Nairobi… over all 20-30 minutes would be enough to take a few pictures…You should come when there is no paying going on – I came at 3 PM on Friday.
You might be stopped by a security guard who would consult with the chief security whether to let you have a tour inside. I did pass the screening
Overall the mosques is nice and beautiful, but again nothing special.
I would not say it is a must to see in Nairobi… over all 20-30 minutes would be enough to take a few pictures…You should come when there is no paying going on – I came at 3 PM on Friday.
You might be stopped by a security guard who would consult with the chief security whether to let you have a tour inside. I did pass the screening
Overall the mosques is nice and beautiful, but again nothing special.
Written 19 January 2020
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,219 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Jamia is the Arab word for 'gathering', a well-chosen name as originally people of Islamic faith early 1900s had few options to come together. Many of these people were working on building Kenya's railways and hailed from the British ruled Indian subcontinent.
The construction of the mosque was completed in 1933. A new wing was added in 1998. Though the complex is sizable, the interior feels rather intimate, almost homely. The believers are polite and friendly. One of the guards accompanied me inside and showed me around without being obtrusive.
The construction of the mosque was completed in 1933. A new wing was added in 1998. Though the complex is sizable, the interior feels rather intimate, almost homely. The believers are polite and friendly. One of the guards accompanied me inside and showed me around without being obtrusive.
Written 30 December 2023
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HarryChohan
5 contributions
Jun 2013
Beautiful Friday prayers on a beautiful day.
Nice atmosphere with locals.
Nice vibe of the local community.
Nice atmosphere with locals.
Nice vibe of the local community.
Written 15 June 2013
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moha m
Nairobi, Kenya99 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
Though its the largest mosque in kenya...Its ridiculous how you can add a mosque to this list, or is Nairobi out of roaming places :)
Written 10 May 2014
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Shahzad Khan
Qatar313 contributions
Jul 2013
Jamia mosque is not just any mosque in Kenya. It is one of the most iconic mosques in Kenya and one of the most well maintained and most visited by the muslims. At any given time of the day, you can find at least a 1000 people praying at the same time and during Jumma prayers, the number goes upto 5,000 or even more.
Written 21 July 2013
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Somauroo Deelun
Mauritius17 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Places available for women.
Friday jummah prayer at 1.30 pm sharp
Wudu area good for men & women
Excellent khudbah
Friday jummah prayer at 1.30 pm sharp
Wudu area good for men & women
Excellent khudbah
Written 27 January 2019
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Virginia
Nairobi, Kenya24 contributions
Feb 2013
This serves as the center for all the Nairobi Muslims since it is in the Central Business District. Therefore, convenient for all those working in the city. It is next to the Macmillan Library, Tropez and Nation Center (a leading national media house). Its inspiring to see all the muslims go for prayers especially on Fridays and during the Holy month of Ramadhan. The best thing is to avoid driving along the street there on those days from noon,and especially on Ramadhan when they have the road closed on Fridays.
Written 23 February 2013
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nuriruby
Nairobi, Kenya30 contributions
Apr 2013
Common place for worship especially Fridays it is filled to brim.
The architecture is magnificent with big halls for lectures.
It is right in the middle of town hence easy accessibilty.
The architecture is magnificent with big halls for lectures.
It is right in the middle of town hence easy accessibilty.
Written 16 April 2013
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khaled E
Cairo, Egypt347 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
very good and big mosque you can visit even not Muslim located in town center of Nairobi
prayer of gomaa aroun 1pm
prayer of gomaa aroun 1pm
Written 8 June 2018
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Angela Z
Beijing, China211 contributions
Aug 2012 • Solo
Very interested in visiting a mosque, it is biggest in the central Nairobi,even if you need to pay some tips to learn, but it was worth , you know how many times each day to pray, what time to pray, how cleaning when you want to pray ,many times to clean with sequence。
If not for somebody, Probably I will never learn these things. Thanks for that.
If not for somebody, Probably I will never learn these things. Thanks for that.
Written 20 September 2012
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Do you sell acharis and mabuyus at the mosque and for how much.thank you.
Written 28 June 2015
I am a new convert and want to start darsas..what days and time do you offer this? And do I have to learn arabic language to be ableto read quaran
Written 9 March 2015
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