The Mosque of the Setting Sun, Bani
History
Narratives indicate that the mosque was built somewhere in the thirteenth century. They were merely constructed by man from stones. Every man brought his stone as a material contribution from the populace. A vision Cissé Amed Ama had in 1972 instructed him to erect seven mosques made of mud bricks on the Bani cliff.
Beginning in 1978, volunteers from Burkina Faso and other West African nations came to work on the construction of The Grande Mosque. Over 5000 people provided assistance for more than 1.5 years. To express their admiration for God ever since, the villagers have started building the remaining seven mosques. The work was completed in 1986. On top of the hill are seven little mosques that point to The Grande Mosquee.
On top of the hill are seven little mosques that point to The Grande Mosquee. The mosques are situated on a hill that resembles a man kneeling before God and raising his arms in prayer.
This Mosque represents the head of the 7 seven mosques built in Bani.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque is 11 meters in length, 7,5 meters in breadth, and 6 meters in height. The minaret was 17 meters tall when it fell in 2010.
Description
the mosque is currently in degradation, even though it is still used on Special religious occasions. The original form, openings, and even ornamentation can be seen on exterior facades.
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bani,_Bani
https://roadsandkingdoms.com/2015/the-seven-mosques-of-bani/
https://unlimitedcma.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/bani_mosquees_book_final_double.pdf
Details
Location
Bani, Burkina Faso
Worshippers
42
Owners
Cissé Amed Ama
Architect Name
Year of Build
1986
Area
82.5
Drawings
Map
History
Narratives indicate that the mosque was built somewhere in the thirteenth century. They were merely constructed by man from stones. Every man brought his stone as a material contribution from the populace. A vision Cissé Amed Ama had in 1972 instructed him to erect seven mosques made of mud bricks on the Bani cliff.
Beginning in 1978, volunteers from Burkina Faso and other West African nations came to work on the construction of The Grande Mosque. Over 5000 people provided assistance for more than 1.5 years. To express their admiration for God ever since, the villagers have started building the remaining seven mosques. The work was completed in 1986. On top of the hill are seven little mosques that point to The Grande Mosquee.
On top of the hill are seven little mosques that point to The Grande Mosquee. The mosques are situated on a hill that resembles a man kneeling before God and raising his arms in prayer.
This Mosque represents the head of the 7 seven mosques built in Bani.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque is 11 meters in length, 7,5 meters in breadth, and 6 meters in height. The minaret was 17 meters tall when it fell in 2010.
Description
the mosque is currently in degradation, even though it is still used on Special religious occasions. The original form, openings, and even ornamentation can be seen on exterior facades.