Riyadha Mosque & Islamic Center
History
The Riyadha Mosque, which was built in 1892 C.E., is one of Lamu's most well-known mosques. Habib Swaleh constructed a temporary wooden structure in 1889 CE with the aid of his friends, which served as a location for both teaching and prayer. The center did not begin as a mosque. The Center quickly attained widespread renown, and plans were made to transform it into a grand mosque with a madrasah situated next to it.
Urban and Architectural
A simple rectangular shape with spaces that include a prayer hall, and teaching spaces. Many additions have been brought on the building throughout the years.
The mosque was re-extended in 1901 C.E., although it kept its original form and style. But Sayyid Aidarus, Habib Swaleh's son, restored the mosque in 1947 C.E. He constructed the Ribat Area and the well-known Green Dome. The Ribat building, which was attached to the main mosque, was designed specifically for academic and other religious purposes. In 1982, an academy adjacent to the Riyadha mosque.
Description
In 2008, the Riyadha Mosque underwent another extension, this time enlarging the original interior mosque and requiring the Mihrab to be moved from its original location. It was kept as the original Mihrab for historical reasons.
References
https://www.riyadhacentrelamu.com/pages/history.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamu
https://www.riyadhacentrelamu.com/pages/history.html
Details
Location
Riyadha Mosque & Islamic Centre, Faza, Kenya
Worshippers
610
Owners
Habib Swaleh and Habib Abubakar Al-Hussein
Architect Name
Year of Build
1892
Area
1120
Drawings
Map
History
The Riyadha Mosque, which was built in 1892 C.E., is one of Lamu's most well-known mosques. Habib Swaleh constructed a temporary wooden structure in 1889 CE with the aid of his friends, which served as a location for both teaching and prayer. The center did not begin as a mosque. The Center quickly attained widespread renown, and plans were made to transform it into a grand mosque with a madrasah situated next to it.
Urban and Architectural
A simple rectangular shape with spaces that include a prayer hall, and teaching spaces. Many additions have been brought on the building throughout the years.
The mosque was re-extended in 1901 C.E., although it kept its original form and style. But Sayyid Aidarus, Habib Swaleh's son, restored the mosque in 1947 C.E. He constructed the Ribat Area and the well-known Green Dome. The Ribat building, which was attached to the main mosque, was designed specifically for academic and other religious purposes. In 1982, an academy adjacent to the Riyadha mosque.
Description
In 2008, the Riyadha Mosque underwent another extension, this time enlarging the original interior mosque and requiring the Mihrab to be moved from its original location. It was kept as the original Mihrab for historical reasons.