Queen Victoria mosque, Islamic center in Bo-Kaap district, Cape Town, South Africa.
The Queen Victoria Mosque stands at the intersection of Chiappini and Castle streets, featuring traditional Islamic architectural elements in its construction.
The mosque was established on land granted by the British Crown in 1851, marking the first official mosque construction in Cape Town.
The mosque follows the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence and serves as a central gathering point for Muslims in the Bo-Kaap neighborhood.
Visitors can reach the mosque by following Chiappini Street through the Bo-Kaap district, with regular prayer services occurring throughout the day.
The land grant for this mosque included a specific requirement to welcome all Muslims, establishing an early precedent for religious inclusivity in South Africa.
Location: City of Cape Town
GPS coordinates: -33.92282,18.41215
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:10
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