Mosque of Divinity

The Mosque of Divinity (built 1997) is a mosque located in Ouakam, Senegal. It is a structure with two minarets. The mosque provides a view of the Atlantic Ocean, as the mosque lies near the shore, at the Corniche-Ouest.[1]

Image of the Mosque

History

Construction

The original idea to build the mosque first came from Mohamed Gorgui Seyni Guèye. He came up with the idea in 1973. However, the actual building was built by Cheikh Ngom, and wasn't completed until 1997.[2] No money was paid to anybody during construction.[3]

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References
  1. "The stunning architecture of Senegal's 'Mosque of Divinity'". Face2Face Africa. 2020-01-24. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  2. "Mosque of the Divinity". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  3. "Mosque of Divinity in Dakar, Senegal – Jewel's Travel Adventures". Retrieved 2020-05-17.

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