Ottawa Mosque | |
Native Name: | Mosquée d'Ottawa |
Native Name Lang: | fr |
Map Type: | Canada Ottawa |
Map Size: | 220px |
Map Relief: | yes |
Coordinates: | 45.4015°N -75.7414°W |
Religious Affiliation: | Islam |
Location: | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Festivals: | --> |
Organizational Status: | --> |
Architect: | Ghazi Anwar Asad |
Architecture Type: | Mosque |
Established: | 1977 |
Date Destroyed: | --> |
Capacity: | 700 worshippers |
Minaret Height: | 35 meters |
Elevation Ft: | --> |
The Ottawa Mosque (French: Mosquée d'Ottawa) is a mosque in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The establishment of the mosque was announced in 1973 and established in 1977, making it the oldest mosque in Ottawa.[1] [2] [3] [4]
The mosque was designed by architect Ghazi Anwar Asad. The mosque consists of two floors and can accommodate up to 700 worshippers. Its minaret stands at a height of 35 meters. The mosque also features a library, meeting rooms, childcare center and event halls.[2] It also houses the headquarters of the Ottawa Muslim Association.[3]