Hamoudi Mosque
History
The mosque was constructed in 1906 by a Yemeni businessman named Hamoudi Ahmed and is tucked away in the middle of the city's busiest square, Place Mahmoud Harbi. Hamoudi, who was born in Yemen and later moved to the French province of Djibouti, quickly rose to prominence as a successful merchant, however it is unclear exactly where his riches originated from.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque is situated on a triangular island in the corner, giving the structure a distinctive shape that some have compared to the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Although some records suggest that the mosque was built in 1906 and others say that it was built between 1913 and 1920, there are no reliable sources that specify the actual year that it was built. The outside of the mosque is extremely colorful, with a majority of white with accents of green, yellow, brown, and blue on its lone minaret. It provides a unique and breathtaking view of the city's skyline and is one of the few city attractions available to visitors when they are in Djibouti's capital.
Description
With its blue balustrade and spire in contrast to its comparatively large whitewashed minaret, the unique mosque has become a landmark. The mosque, which can accommodate about 1,000 worshipers, is a significant religious organization whose impact extends far beyond its immediate surrounds.
References
https://www.islamicarchitecturalheritage.com/listings/hamoudi-mosque
https://archiqoo.com/locations/hamoudi_mosque_djibouti.php
https://heroesofadventure.com/listing/mosquee-al-hamoudi-djibouti/
https://www.alluringworld.com/hamoudi-mosque/
https://explanders.com/africa-middle-east/djibouti/hamoudi-mosque/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamoudi_Mosque
Details
الموقع
Djibouti City, Djibouti
عدد المصليين
1000
المالك / المتبرع
Haji Hamoudi
المعماري
تاريخ البناء
1906
Area
2000
الرسومات المعمارية
الخريطة
History
The mosque was constructed in 1906 by a Yemeni businessman named Hamoudi Ahmed and is tucked away in the middle of the city's busiest square, Place Mahmoud Harbi. Hamoudi, who was born in Yemen and later moved to the French province of Djibouti, quickly rose to prominence as a successful merchant, however it is unclear exactly where his riches originated from.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque is situated on a triangular island in the corner, giving the structure a distinctive shape that some have compared to the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Although some records suggest that the mosque was built in 1906 and others say that it was built between 1913 and 1920, there are no reliable sources that specify the actual year that it was built. The outside of the mosque is extremely colorful, with a majority of white with accents of green, yellow, brown, and blue on its lone minaret. It provides a unique and breathtaking view of the city's skyline and is one of the few city attractions available to visitors when they are in Djibouti's capital.
Description
With its blue balustrade and spire in contrast to its comparatively large whitewashed minaret, the unique mosque has become a landmark. The mosque, which can accommodate about 1,000 worshipers, is a significant religious organization whose impact extends far beyond its immediate surrounds.