Mosque of Divinity

Mosque in Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Mosque of Divinity (Arabic: مسجد اللاهوت; French: Mosquée de la Divinité) is a mosque located in Ouakam, Senegal. Completed in 1997, the mosque has two minarets and provides a view of the Atlantic Ocean, as it is located near the Corniche-Ouest shore.

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Mosque of Divinity
مسجد اللاهوت
Mosquée de la Divinité
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationOuakam, Dakar
CountrySenegal
Mosque of Divinity is located in Senegal
Mosque of Divinity
Shown within Senegal
Interactive map of Mosque of Divinity
Coordinates14°42′57″N 17°29′26″W
Architecture
ArchitectCheikh Ngom
TypeMosque
Completed1997
Specifications
Minaret2
Minaret height45 m (148 ft)
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The original idea to build the mosque first came from Mohamed Gorgui Seyni Guèye. He came up with the idea in 1973. However, the actual building was built by Cheikh Ngom, and wasn't completed until 1997.[1]

The twin minarets are 45 metres (148 ft) tall.[2]

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