Emir Abdelkader Mosque

The Emir Abdelkader Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الأمير عبد القادر, Jemaa EL-Emir Abdelkader) is a mosque located in Constantine, the capital of Constantine province, Algeria.[1] It is the second largest mosque in Algeria after Djamaa Al Djazair.

Emir Abdelkader Mosque
مسجد الأمير عبد القادر
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
MunicipalityConstantine
StateConstantine
CountryAlgeria
Emir Abdelkader Mosque is located in Northern Algeria
Emir Abdelkader Mosque
Shown within Northern Algeria
Geographic coordinates36°20′48″N 6°36′11″E / 36.34667°N 6.60306°E / 36.34667; 6.60306
Architecture
Architect(s)Mustafa Moussa
Typemosque
Completed1994
Specifications
Capacity15,000 worshippers
Minaret(s)1

Architecture

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The university and mosque were built with marbles and granite. It has two minarets that are 107m high and a Dome. The Mosque was completed and Inaugurated in 1994.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Davies, Ethel. North Africa: The Roman Coast. p. 215.