The arched entryway, interleading doors, and windows all highlight the mosque’s geometric design. Its minarets, which have golden domes, tower above the busy commercial district, yet the marble worship space is serene and elegantly understated inside. The mosque held the title of largest mosque in the southern hemisphere up until the late 1970s.

one of the mosque’s minarets was built in 1904. In addition, two stores were constructed next to the mosque, generating cash for upkeep. The mosque received a second minaret in 1905, and the back of the building also received a number of rooms, restrooms, and shower facilities for use by visitors.
At one point, these two minarets were among the tallest buildings in Durban. Following the architects Payne & Payne’s plans, the mosque was rebuilt in 1927. In 1943, William Bruce Barboure also contributed to the architecture of the structure. The structure is a distinctive fusion of Islamic ornamentation and robust vernacular design from the Union period. The mosque is essentially a network of connected structures, arcades, and passageways where trade, religion, and society coexist peacefully.
The mosque had additional additions and modifications in 1943. The mosque building as it stands today is a sizable plastered construction with a variety of architectural styles. From the nearby girls’ school to the mosque’s roof is connected by a bridge. Since the school lacks a playground, students use the flat roof, which is normally used for prayer during festivals. The mosque has a primarily geometrical design.