Uganda National Mosque

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The Uganda National Mosque, located on Kampala Hill in the heart of Kampala, Uganda, is a prominent and grandiose place of worship. It was completed in 2006 and officially opened in 2007. The mosque, originally named the Gaddafi National Mosque in honor of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi who funded its construction, is one of the largest mosques in Africa, with a capacity to hold up to 15,000 worshippers. Its striking architecture features a large dome and a towering minaret that offers panoramic views of Kampala.

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