Ottawa Mosque Explained

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
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Architect:Ghazi Anwar Asad
Architecture Type:Mosque
Established:1977
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Capacity:700 worshippers
Minaret Height:35 meters
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The Ottawa Mosque (French: Mosquée d'Ottawa) is a mosque in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

History

The establishment of the mosque was announced in 1973 and established in 1977, making it the oldest mosque in Ottawa.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Architecture

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]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of OMA. Ottawa Muslim Association. 13 April 2022.
  2. Web site: Ottawa Mosque. ArchNet. 13 April 2022.
  3. News: 10 October 2017. Tenth Islamic Heritage Month aims to increase understanding. Centretown News. 13 April 2022.
  4. News: Gillis. Megan. 22 November 2021. Obituary: Farid Ahmed was a pioneer of the Ottawa Muslim community. Ottawa Citizen. 13 April 2022.