Shitta-Bey Mosque, Islamic mosque in Lagos, Nigeria
The Shitta-Bey Mosque displays Brazilian-influenced Islamic architecture with white walls, geometric patterns, and traditional minaret towers reaching toward the sky.
Built between 1891 and 1894 by architect João Batista da Costa, the mosque received funding from Mohammed Shitta-Bey, a Nigerian-Sierra Leonean businessman.
The mosque functions as a central gathering point for Lagos Muslims, hosting daily prayers, religious education sessions, and celebrations during Islamic festivals.
Located on Martins Ereko Street on Lagos Island, the mosque maintains regular prayer times and accommodates up to 200 worshippers at once.
The Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II granted Mohammed Shitta the title 'Bey' during the mosque's inauguration ceremony in 1894.
Location: Lagos
Architects: João Batista da Costa
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Capacity: 200
GPS coordinates: 6.45771,3.38670
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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