Khoja Mosque
Mosque in Nairobi, Kenya
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The Khoja Mosque (originally known as Nairobi Town Jamatkhana) is a mosque in Nairobi, Kenya.[1] It is located along the River Road and Moi Avenue junction at the edge of central business district.
| Khoja Mosque | |
|---|---|
Khoja Jamatkhana | |
The mosque in 2025 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | 01 River Road, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Coordinates | 1°16′53.4″S 36°49′17.6″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Victorian |
| Completed | 1922 |
History
The mosque was built by the Isma'ilism community led by Aga Khan. The construction was completed on 14 January 1922. It marked its 100th anniversary in 2022. [2][3]The building was then later declared a national monument by National Museums of Kenya.[4][5]
Architecture
The mosque was constructed with Victorian architecture style. It is housed in a three-story building.[4]