Jinnah Memorial Mosque Explained

Jinnah Memorial Mosque
Map Type:Trinidad and Tobago
Map Size:225px
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:10.6517°N -61.4135°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Saint Joseph, Tunapuna–Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago
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Architecture Type:Mosque
Funded By:Moulvi Ameer Ali
Groundbreaking:1947
Year Completed:1954
Date Destroyed:-->
Capacity:1,000 worshippers
Minaret Quantity:2
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The Jinnah Memorial Mosque is a mosque in Saint Joseph, Tunapuna–Piarco Region, Trinidad and Tobago.

History

The construction of the mosque started in 1947 after the British Windward Islands government granted a piece of land to the Trinidad Muslim League (TML). The construction was completed in 1954 with funds from Moulvi Ameer Ali, the founder of TML, and the group supporters.[1] [2]

Architecture

The mosque was designed by British architect. It consists of large and small domes on its rooftop with two minarets. Metal staircases were installed inside the two towers that go up to the top of the structure.[1] The mosque can accommodate up to 1,000 worshippers.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 12 May 2021. Celebrations in Focus: Eid-ul-Fitr. The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago. 17 September 2021.
  2. Web site: Luxner. Larry. 1987. Muslims in the Caribbean. 17 September 2021.