Ottawa Mosque
History
The Ottawa Muslim Association was founded in 1962, and in early years members met in local churches and community members' homes. In 1973, it was announced that a new purpose-built mosque would be constructed on Northwest Avenue designed by the Toronto architect Ghazi Anwar Asad.
Construction began in 1977.
Urban and Architectural
Known as Ottawa Muslim Association
Architecture:
With a very distinct architectural design, the Ottawa Main Mosque is hard to miss while driving along Scott Street with its raised minaret (115-foot), and the central dome which is located over the prayer hall.
The building is made of brick with glass windows that were arranged in large semicircular expanses.
The interior includes a two-storey prayer hall, library and basement used for meetings, childcare and social events.
Description
Details
Location
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0M1, Canada
Worshippers
700
Architect Name
Year of Build
1977
Drawings
Map
History
The Ottawa Muslim Association was founded in 1962, and in early years members met in local churches and community members' homes. In 1973, it was announced that a new purpose-built mosque would be constructed on Northwest Avenue designed by the Toronto architect Ghazi Anwar Asad.
Construction began in 1977.
Urban and Architectural
Known as Ottawa Muslim Association
Architecture:
With a very distinct architectural design, the Ottawa Main Mosque is hard to miss while driving along Scott Street with its raised minaret (115-foot), and the central dome which is located over the prayer hall.
The building is made of brick with glass windows that were arranged in large semicircular expanses.
The interior includes a two-storey prayer hall, library and basement used for meetings, childcare and social events.
Description