Jama Mosque, Barbados
Mosque in Bridgetown, Barbados
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The Jama Mosque or Jumma Mosque is a mosque in Bridgetown, Barbados.
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| Jama Mosque | |
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  Location of the mosque in Barbados | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Friday mosque | |
| Leadership | Abdul Kothdiwala (president)[1] |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Bridgetown |
| Country | Barbados |
 Interactive map of Jama Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 13°06′07.3″N 59°37′21.2″W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Founder | Mohammad Yusuf Degia |
| Established | 26 January 1951 |
| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 528 worshippers |
| Site area | 622 m2 (6,700 sq ft) |
| Materials | Coral stone; glass |
Overview
In 1949, the community purchased a 622-square-metre (6,700 sq ft) site where the mosque stands today. The mosque was then constructed by Mohammad Yusuf Degia and was officially opened on 26 January 1951. In the mid-1980s, the mosque underwent renovation for expansion and completed in the late 1980s.[2]
The mosque is the largest one in the country. It was built using local coral stones and decoration blocks were made with star-shaped design. The green glass windows of the mosque were brought in from Germany. The original mosque building opened in 1951 could accommodate 95 worshippers, but after the 1980s renovation, it now can accommodate up to 528 worshippers.[2]
The mosque is accessible within walking distance east of Port of Bridgetown.[2]
