Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Mosque, Islamic temple in Bel Air, Seychelles.
The Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Mosque is a modern place of worship in Bel Air featuring a distinctive golden dome. The building accommodates around 600 worshippers and sits near Francis Rachel Street.
The mosque opened in September 1982 as the first Islamic place of worship built on the Seychelles archipelago. It marked an important moment in the development of religious life on the islands.
The mosque serves as a gathering place for the Muslim community in Victoria and shapes the religious life of the city. Visitors can experience firsthand how important this space is to local residents.
The location is central in Bel Air and is easy to reach for both local residents and visitors. The most visitors come on Fridays around noon when the community prayer takes place.
The building underwent a major renovation in 2013 that modernized it while keeping the original architecture intact. This balance between renewal and tradition makes this mosque a notable example of thoughtful restoration.
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