Djamaa el-Djazaïr

Context

World’s third largest mosque inaugurated in Algeria.

Djamaa el-Djazaïr

Djamaa el-Djazaïr (Arabic: جامع الجزائر‎‎‎, French: Grande mosquée d’Alger), also known as the Great Mosque of Algiers, is a large mosque located in Algiers, Algeria. It houses the world’s tallest minaret and is the third-largest mosque in the world after the Great Mosque of Mecca and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi of Medina in Saudi Arabia.

Key Facts

• Construction: The mosque was built between 2012 and 2019.
• Location: It is situated on the Bay of Algiers, on a 12-hectare (30-acre) site.
• Dimensions: The mosque has a total area of 400,000 square meters (4,305,560 square feet), including the prayer hall, library, museum, and other facilities.
• Capacity: The prayer hall can accommodate up to 120,000 worshippers.
• Minaret: The minaret is 265 meters (869 feet) tall, making it the tallest in the world.
• Architect: The mosque was designed by German architect KSP Jürgen Engel Architekten.
• Cost: The total cost of construction was estimated at €1 billion (US$1.2 billion).

Here are some additional details about the mosque:

• The mosque is built in the traditional Andalusian style, with a central courtyard and a large prayer hall.
• The interior of the mosque is decorated with intricate tilework and marble.
• The mosque has a library, a museum, and a conference center.
• The mosque is open to visitors of all faiths.

Djamaa el-Djazaïr is a significant architectural and religious landmark in Algeria. It is a symbol of the country’s Islamic heritage and its commitment to modern architecture. The mosque is also a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world.