Nurul Islam Mosque, Mosque in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa.
The Nurul Islam Mosque features traditional Islamic architecture with a minaret and dome, serving as a central place of worship for approximately 700 congregants in Cape Town's historic Bo-Kaap district.
Established in 1844 by Imam Abdol Rauf, this mosque represents one of Cape Town's oldest Islamic institutions, witnessing over 175 years of Muslim community development during colonial and post-apartheid periods.
The mosque serves as a spiritual hub for the Cape Malay community, hosting religious festivals, educational programs, and community gatherings that preserve Islamic traditions within South Africa's diverse society.
Located at 134 Buitengracht Street, the mosque welcomes visitors during prayer times while requiring modest dress codes and respectful behavior during religious services and community activities.
This third-oldest mosque in Cape Town maintains its historical integrity while accommodating modern facilities, representing the resilience of Muslim faith through centuries of social and political transformation.
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