Masjid al-Qiblatayn

mosque in Zeila
#1 in Zeila / #6 in Somalia
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by Walter Callens
/ CC BY 2.0

Masjid al-Qiblatayn in Zeila, Somalia, is an ancient mosque with significant historical and religious importance. It is one of the few mosques in the world with two qiblas, indicating its age and the transitional period during which the direction of prayer for Muslims was changed from Jerusalem to Mecca. The mosque stands as a testament to the early Islamic influence in East Africa and reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region.


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