Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Mosque

{{Short description|Mosque in Mont Fleuri, Victoria, Seychelles}}

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The Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Mosque is a mosque in Bel Air, Victoria, Seychelles.

History

The mosque was built in September 1982, making it the first mosque in the country.{{cite web|date=20 December 2011|url=https://www.nation.sc/archive/233102/victoria-mosque-pulled-down-makes-way-for-new-edifice|title=Victoria mosque pulled down, makes way for new edifice|work=Seychelles Nation|access-date=26 July 2022}} In 2013, it underwent renovation.{{cite web|url=https://www.holidify.com/places/seychelles/sheikh-mohamed-bin-khalifa-mosque-sightseeing-123980.html|title=Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Mosque, Seychelles Overview|website=Holidify|access-date=28 August 2021}}

Architecture

The mosque features a golden dome. It has a capacity of 600 worshipers.

See also

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