Khoja Mosque

Mosque in Nairobi, Kenya From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

Location01 River Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Coordinates1°16′53.4″S 36°49′17.6″E
Typemosque
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Khoja Mosque
Khoja Jamatkhana
The mosque in 2025
The mosque in 2025
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
Location01 River Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Khoja Mosque is located in Nairobi
Khoja Mosque
Shown within Nairobi
Coordinates1°16′53.4″S 36°49′17.6″E
Architecture
Typemosque
StyleVictorian
Completed1922; 104 years ago (1922)
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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]

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