Built in 1987 with generous financial backing from Saudi Arabia, “The Musjid of Islamic Solidarity” stands tall as the central Musjid in Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia. Beyond its religious significance, this Musjid is an emblematic structure in Somali society, symbolizing unity and faith.

The white Musjid’s architecture is in the traditional Islamic style that is most associated with Musjids in Saudi Arabia, but it also has a hint of East African design. On the right side of the main entrance to this holy sanctuary, there is only one 35-meter-tall (115-foot) minaret that is primarily white.

It is the largest Musjid in the Horn of Africa is the Musjid of Islamic Solidarity. Up to 10,000 worshipers may be accommodated there. The Musjid also has a view of the Somali Sea.

However, the early 1990s saw the onset of civil war in Somalia, prompting the closure of this revered place of worship. It wasn’t until 2006 that its doors were reopened to the faithful. Recognizing its cultural and spiritual importance, the business community rallied to gather funds for its much-needed renovation. By 2015, with concerted efforts from the Federal Government of Somalia, the Musjid’s infrastructure was successfully refurbished, restoring its former glory and ensuring its continued role as a beacon of hope and solidarity in the heart of Somalia.