Muley El-Mehdi Mosque, Islamic mosque in Ceuta, Spain
The Muley El-Mehdi Mosque features three parallel naves separated by horseshoe arches supporting quadripartite vaults in its prayer hall.
Spanish architect José María Tejero designed the mosque, which opened on July 18, 1940, in the presence of Khalifa Muley Ismail ben el Mehdi.
The mosque maintains its role as a central gathering point for Muslims in Ceuta, offering religious education and Arabic language classes to the community.
Located on Avenida de África, the mosque includes an ablution courtyard with porticoes and horseshoe arches before accessing the main prayer space.
The Spanish government funded the mosque's construction as recognition for Muslim troops' support during the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s.
Location: Ceuta
GPS coordinates: 35.88550,-5.32472
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:50
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