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Mosques signify the presence of Muslims, as they leave traces of Islam everywhere they live. Sudanese Muslims congregate at prayer times in Khartoum, keeping the long-withstanding tradition of Islam thriving. Khartoum is the capital of Sudan and the largest city in the country. It is a historical and planned city founded in 1821. The city’s landscape shows its assimilated diverse history of Arab, Nubian, and African influences. It has a mostly Muslim population, 91% according to 2020 Pew Research Center data, or 97% according to UNDP Sudan.
Although plagued by constant civil unrest until recently, the Muslim population of the city continues to thrive. Mosques in Khartoum signify its thriving history of survival and steadfastness, such as the Grand Mosque or Al Kabir Mosque. Newer modern mosques have also been built with interesting methods. We hope this non-exhaustive list will introduce you to unique and interesting mosques, as well as some humble neighborhood mosques for when you are in a hurry to pray.
Al-Noor complex is located in the Kafouri neighborhood at the southwest corner of block 9. It is an architectural marvel that has attracted passersby since its construction started. Built with a signature Turkish-Islamic design of mosques, Al-Noor Mosque features four surrounding minarets and several domes surrounding one main dome. The domes are painted in a blueish hue, reminiscent of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. Al-Noor complex started its construction in 2008 and came to its completion in 2010.
It has a shopping mall at its ground level and several food stalls with local delicacies. The main prayer area can accommodate about 4,000 worshippers at a time. It is adorned with calligraphies of Quranic verses and Islamic geometric art, representing the beauty of the Islamic faith. The mosque, with its modern construction and facilities, attracts the younger more. It is considered a good influence on the youth by the older worshippers who think its attractive qualities will encourage them to visit mosques more.
The most distinct feature of Al-Nilein is that it sits just opposite the confluence of the two Niles at the western banks. The name of the mosque denotes this quality, as A-Nilein means "two Niles,” one being White Nile and the other, Blue Nile. The architectural design was the thesis by a student named Qamar Adawla Abd Al-Qadir Al-Tahir, who was a student in the department of architecture at the University of Khartoum. The president of Sudan at that time took a great liking to the designs and thus came into existence Masjid Al-Nilein.
It was inaugurated on Friday, 3 Muharram 1405 H, corresponding to 24 September 1984. The mosque is designed as a dome perforated with windows, appearing as a geometric hemisphere with pointed windows allowing light and wind into the mosque. A stylized minaret stands beside it, distinguishing it as an Islamic place of worship. The key feature of the geometric designs is their direction towards the Qibla, Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah. The mosque has a capacity for 2,400 worshippers, with many locals attracted to the calm and soothing environment of the mosque.
Khartoum Grand Mosque is the representative mosque of the city. It is locally known as Masjid Al-Kabir and is the oldest mosque in the city. The mosque was built in 1900 AD, making it the oldest functioning mosque in Khartoum. The exterior of the mosque is a traditional brick and mortar with geometric molded stucco on the walls. Its architecture is frozen in time, taking the observer back into the ancient days. Observers claim it draws some influence from Persian, Roman, Byzantine, Chinese, and Indian architectural styles. The mosque is surrounded by an Arab market, making it a city center, bustling and crowded at all times. It recently went through renovations and has become more comfortable and beautiful. So, take a look if you're in the area!
Everyone wants to go to a calming neighborhood mosque where the people are. Sayeda Sanhori Mosque is exactly that picturesque yet humble neighborhood mosque that comforts the worshipper. It is a locally popular mosque for Friday Jum'ah prayers. During the holy month of Ramadhan, women and children flock to the nightly Tarawih prayers. The mosque's interior transports one to the Golden Age of Islam. It is adorned with Islamic geometric patterns and traditional scripts of calligraphies of Quranic verses. It attracts a diverse community of Muslims, with local Arabs and Africans standing harmoniously in prayer. The recitation of the Imam is a major attraction for many worshippers. Regular attendees praise the maintenance of the mosque and its facilities.
Located in the northeast of Abdul Moneim Mohammed Roundabout near Khartoum 3, Sherwani Mosque is a sanctuary for the locals. It is located near what locals refer to as the scientific complex. Many visit the mosque to learn more about Islam, as well as connect to their faith in a serene environment. There have been claims that the mosque also has an Islamic educational institute within its establishment. However, no official information is available. The mosque's administration can be visited to seek more information.
Mosques are central to Muslim communities worldwide. It is a designated place to worship and especially congregate in their worship and prayers. Congregational Jam'ah prayers are given immense importance in Islam. We learn this from multiple hadiths and the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). One such hadith is this: Ubayy ibn Ka’b (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) narrates an incident that occurred before morning prayer.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) asked around for who was present or not. He then continued to say, "A man's prayer said along with another is purer than his prayer said alone, and his prayer with two men is purer than his prayer with one, but if there are more, it is more pleasing to Allah, the Almighty, the Majestic. " (Sunan Abi Dawud 554) We hope this list has introduced you to locally popular mosques that you can visit. In case you're in a hurry to catch your prayer, finding mosques at prayer times in Khartoum will not be difficult at all since it has a Muslim-majority population.
| Fajr | Duhur | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:59 | 11:48 | 15:10 | 18:17 | 19:32 |