Freetown Central Mosque
Mosque in Western Area Urban, Sierra Leone
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The Freetown Central Mosque is a mosque located in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. The mosque also hosts various Islamic cultural events.
LeadershipSheikh Ahmad Tejan Sillah
(Chief Imam)
(Chief Imam)
StatusActive
| Freetown Central Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Leadership | Sheikh Ahmad Tejan Sillah (Chief Imam) |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Freetown |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
  Shown within Sierra Leone | |
 Interactive map of Freetown Central Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 8°29′31″N 13°13′58″W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| [1] | |
Overview
The chief imam of the Freetown Central Mosque is Sheikh Ahmad Tejan Sillah,[2] who is also the spiritual leader of the United Council of Imams in Sierra Leone.[1]
Presidents of Sierra Leone have traditionally made occasional visit to the mosque and attend Muslim prayers, regardless of their religion. Former president Ernest Bai Koroma, who is a Christian, has visited and prayed at the central mosque on several occasions.[1][3]
