Grande Mosquée, Religious landmark in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
The Grande Mosquée features two clay minarets rising above its mud brick walls, with wooden beams supporting the traditional tin roof structure.
Construction of this religious edifice began in 1812 and concluded in 1832, following an agreement between Islamic leader Almamy Sidiki Sanou and the King of Sia.
The mosque serves as a central gathering point for Islamic worship in Bobo-Dioulasso, with regular prayer services and educational programs in its adjacent madrassa.
Visitors can take guided tours of the mosque grounds in English or French, exploring the prayer hall with its nine transverse aisles and outdoor plaza.
The prayer hall contains two distinct sections built in different periods, with the older part featuring seven aisles and the newer addition containing two more.
Location: Houet
Address: 5PH3+4H4, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso Bobo-Dioulasso Bobo-Dioulasso
GPS coordinates: 11.17779,-4.29598
Latest update: March 11, 2025 15:45
The natural and cultural sites of Burkina Faso include national parks, nature reserves, traditional villages, and historical sites. They feature the Great Mosque of Dioulasso-Bâ built in 1880, the rock formations of Sindou Peaks, the Karfiguéla waterfalls, and the Royal Court of Tiébélé with its Kasséna architecture. The country has several parks including Arly Park, Nazinga Reserve, and W National Park listed by UNESCO. Major cities house museums, traditional markets, and religious buildings such as Ouagadougou Cathedral.
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