Maiduguri Central Mosque
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| Maiduguri Central Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masallacin Juma'a Maiduguri | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Friday mosque |
| Leadership | Shehu of Borno |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Maiduguri, Borno State |
| Country | Nigeria |
  Location of the mosque in Nigeria | |
 Interactive map of Maiduguri Central Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 11°50′54″N 13°09′34″E / 11.8483°N 13.1594°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1918 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 2 (maybe more) |
| Minaret | 4 (maybe more) |
The Maiduguri Central Mosque is the main Friday mosque in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Nigeria. The mosque serves as a major religious, cultural, and social center for the Muslim community in the region.[3][4]
Maiduguri has been a center of Islamic civilization for centuries, particularly under the Kanem-Bornu Empire and later the Borno Emirate. The mosque is closely associated with the Shehu of Borno, the traditional ruler of the region, who leads prayers on important religious occasions.[5]
Large congregations gather at the mosque every Friday for Jumu'ah (Friday prayers)[6] and for Eid Celebrations. The mosque serves as an Islamic education center for Qur'anic recitation, Islamic teachings, and jurisprudence and as a venue for religious lectures, naming ceremonies, and other communal activities.
