Al-Azhar Mosque, Cape Town
History
In District Six of Cape Town, there is an Islamic mosque called the Al Azhar Mosque. The Mosque of Cape Town shares its name with a more opulent and well-known mosque in Cairo, Egypt, but what it lacks in minarets, it makes up for with location. It is located in District Six, one of the city's erstwhile "grey districts" during the Apartheid era.
Urban and Architectural
a simple rectangualr plan with a single minaret. Inspired from the Christian religious architecture.
the mosque contains a main prayer hall, women's prayer hall, mhirab and minbar.
Description
A former hub of District 6's Muslim population that was relocated in the 1960s. Currently a place of worship for the displaced believers.
References
http://artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes.php?bldgid=14808
https://www.sa-venues.com/attractionswc/al-azhar-masjied.php
Details
Location
Al Azhar Mosque, Hanover St, District Six, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Worshippers
250
Owners
Imam Kassiem Gamieldien
Architect Name
Year of Build
1887
Area
500
Drawings
Map
History
In District Six of Cape Town, there is an Islamic mosque called the Al Azhar Mosque. The Mosque of Cape Town shares its name with a more opulent and well-known mosque in Cairo, Egypt, but what it lacks in minarets, it makes up for with location. It is located in District Six, one of the city's erstwhile "grey districts" during the Apartheid era.
Urban and Architectural
a simple rectangualr plan with a single minaret. Inspired from the Christian religious architecture.
the mosque contains a main prayer hall, women's prayer hall, mhirab and minbar.
Description
A former hub of District 6's Muslim population that was relocated in the 1960s. Currently a place of worship for the displaced believers.