Gaddafi National Mosque
Gaddafi National Mosque
4.5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Famously known as the "Gaddafi Mosque" The Colorful structure with its magnificent features of Art was built and designed based on a mixture of Cultures of Arab, European, and an African Touch. Built on Old Kampala Hill, which is One of Kampala City's Seven Hills. It can also be viewed from all Corners of Kampala and one cannot go without a glimpse of it. The Mosque is Open to all People regardless of their Creeds, Political affiliations, Ethnic backgrounds, Cultures and Nationalities. This majestic work of art also houses the Headquarters of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council which is the National Faith Based Umbrella Organization for all Muslims, their Organizations and Institutions in Uganda with a Core responsibility to reach out to all People at all Levels. The Mosque Complex consists of a Large Mosque Hall that is usually open to all Muslims for Friday Prayers and also for other Islamic Festivals. It can accommodate over 35,000 People. This makes it as one of the biggest Mosque in East, Central, and Sub-Saharan Africa. It also has a standard Conference Hall, Library, An Fm Radio Station, a hospital, and a University College among other Units. On arrival, report to the Tourism Information Office desk. Where you are required to pay your Entrance Fees, Ladies will be veiled as per the Islamic custom. This is a Guided Tour; hence you will be introduced to your guide who will take you around and Inside the Mosque to enjoy an Ambience of its exterior and interior. On entering the Mosque Main hall, enjoy its Architectural designs. Climbing the Tower / Minaret gives you the best view of Kampala City at 360 degrees with its original surrounding Seven Hills. The Mosque also stands on the Original Spot where British first hoisted their Flag which signified Uganda as British Colony. OFFICIAL OPENING HOURS TO TOURISTS AND RESEARCHERS; Monday - Thursday: 09:00am - 06:00Pm Friday: 09:00am - 11:30am re-Opened after the Friday Prayers from 02:00 - 06:00Pm Saturday - Sunday: 09:00am - 06:00Pm. Remains Open on Public Holidays Follow us on our Face book Page; Gaddafi Mosque Uganda Please note; All Visitors are required to respect the Islamic Regulations, Norms and Values. Thank You Management Tourism Office Uganda National Mosque
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- Fortune_MadhukuHarare Province, Zimbabwe455 contributionsKampala from the hill topThe most popular tourist attraction in the city of Kampala. A visit to the mosque will enable one to learn a lot about the Muslim religion and culture. The tower gives a breathtaking 360 degrees view of Kampala. It is best to go with a local guide.Visited May 2023Written June 16, 2023
- Boris LSarasota, Florida200 contributionsImpressive mosque, very helpful staff, breathtaking viewsThis mosque is amazing! The people were so nice they lent us appropriate clothing for free, and the guide was so knowledgeable and took us all around the main mosque complex. She explained the history, and how people worship here and the architecture. We then went up the tower, which gives you the best view of the city possible. Such breathtaking views of Kampala.Visited June 2023Traveled with familyWritten June 21, 2023
- Michael FVirginia Beach, Virginia3 contributionsGreat tour with charming and knowledgeable guideOur guide, Fridaus, is very well versed and we learned a lot about the mosque and also about the history and geography of Kampala. Our visit coincided with the call to prayer while we were in the main prayer hall, and that proved to be a very moving experience. My friend, Joram, was wearing shorts, so he was asked to wear a kaftan -- which he really rocked.Visited September 2023Traveled with friendsWritten September 12, 2023
- felbertTacoma, Washington5 contributionsTour of the Gaddafi mosqueMy brother and nephew and I visiting from the USA , had a wonderful tour of the gaddaffi mosque. Our guide Fridaus was very kind and informative about the mosque, its history and how it operates. We were very pleased with our tour topped off by climbing the steps to the top of the tower where there was a tremendous view of Kampala. We learned about the area and buildings in sight and came away from this trip much more educated about the mosque and Kampala. Thanks to our tour guide Fridaus. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Kampala, it was certainly one of the highlights of our trip to Kampala.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 14, 2023
- sungoesup17 contributionsGreat view of KampalaMosque is worth to visit because the view from the top of the tower is amazing. From there you can see allover Kampala and get the feeling about orientation around the city. The Mosque itself is really beautiful, the guide will explain about the Islam and the history about the Mosque.Visited November 2023Traveled soloWritten November 30, 2023
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SriniShenoy
Bengaluru, India294 contributions
Feb 2020
A pleasant place to visit. Situated on the old hill in the very centre of Kampala, a climb to the top of the Minaret offers you the best views of the whole of Kampala city. Ensure you take a guide - who will explain the history of the mosque along with a bit of the history of Kampala itself. A must visit on a city tour of Kampala.
Written April 16, 2020
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MuAfrika Adventures
Kampala, Uganda74 contributions
Oct 2021
The view of Kampala from the top of the minaret is great. An entrance fees of 20,000 Uganda shilling / $7 per person is Charged at the Tourism information Office where an informative guide is provided to take you around. Beautiful architectural design of the inside of the biggest mosque in East Africa whose construction was a donation from the late presidents col. Maumar Gaddafi and idd Amin.
Written November 5, 2021
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Estrella
United States348 contributions
Feb 2021 • Business
The capital of Uganda has much more to offer than hectic traffic! The Gadaffi National Mosque, now known as the Uganda National Mosque, is one of the “newest” buildings that you definitely should visit.
This is a Skyscraper kind of mosque, since it also has a tower where you can see the entire Old Kampala from above. This mosque can hold almost 20,000 worshipers: 15,000 inside the mosque, 1100 in the gallery and almost 3500 more in the terrace.
There is an office at the entrance of the parking lot where you can buy your tickets. Also if you are not a Muslim and don’t dress according to the Muslim rules, no worries, the same office where you get your tickets can help.
This is a Skyscraper kind of mosque, since it also has a tower where you can see the entire Old Kampala from above. This mosque can hold almost 20,000 worshipers: 15,000 inside the mosque, 1100 in the gallery and almost 3500 more in the terrace.
There is an office at the entrance of the parking lot where you can buy your tickets. Also if you are not a Muslim and don’t dress according to the Muslim rules, no worries, the same office where you get your tickets can help.
Written March 1, 2021
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bud32
Stoke-on-Trent, UK141 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Bearing in mind this place was originally financed by Idi Amin and then Gaddafi, you can imagine what kind of place this is. On the plus side, it has nice carpets and a minaret giving great views of Kampala.
On the down side, it's pretty standard and dreary because it's very modern. Women not only have to cover up, but get told that men are more important and that male prayers are more important. Also, that women are not allowed to pray during their periods because, and I quote "unclean!". They are 100% serious about this, women are hated in this building, but not so much they won't take your entrance fee.
On the down side, it's pretty standard and dreary because it's very modern. Women not only have to cover up, but get told that men are more important and that male prayers are more important. Also, that women are not allowed to pray during their periods because, and I quote "unclean!". They are 100% serious about this, women are hated in this building, but not so much they won't take your entrance fee.
Written September 19, 2023
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StotheN
Stockholm, Sweden547 contributions
Aug 2022
The mosque is Libyan with chandelier from Egypt, paint and design from Morocco, carpet from Libya as well. It is rather serene in the middle of a city that is constantly bustling with activity. Climb the 300-odd steps to the top of the minaret for a full 360 degree view of the city. All for nothing more than a few dollars. Finish it off with a cool drink from one of the nearby kiosks outside the mosque grounds. I came here by boda-boda but wouldn't recommend it to those faint of heart.
Written August 20, 2022
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felbert
Tacoma, WA5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
My brother and nephew and I visiting from the USA , had a wonderful tour of the gaddaffi mosque. Our guide Fridaus was very kind and informative about the mosque, its history and how it operates. We were very pleased with our tour topped off by climbing the steps to the top of the tower where there was a tremendous view of Kampala. We learned about the area and buildings in sight and came away from this trip much more educated about the mosque and Kampala. Thanks to our tour guide Fridaus. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Kampala, it was certainly one of the highlights of our trip to Kampala.
Written October 14, 2023
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Boris L
Sarasota, FL200 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
This mosque is amazing! The people were so nice they lent us appropriate clothing for free, and the guide was so knowledgeable and took us all around the main mosque complex. She explained the history, and how people worship here and the architecture. We then went up the tower, which gives you the best view of the city possible. Such breathtaking views of Kampala.
Written June 21, 2023
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sungoesup
17 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Mosque is worth to visit because the view from the top of the tower is amazing. From there you can see allover Kampala and get the feeling about orientation around the city. The Mosque itself is really beautiful, the guide will explain about the Islam and the history about the Mosque.
Written November 30, 2023
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Angela GS
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May 2022
The guide who took us to the top of the minaret was extremely knowledgeable and he talked to us about the history of Kampala and the Buganda kingdom. It was a very interesting experience and it gave you a real feel for the different parts of town. Totally worth the entry fee.
Written May 29, 2022
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Michael F
Virginia Beach, VA3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Our guide, Fridaus, is very well versed and we learned a lot about the mosque and also about the history and geography of Kampala. Our visit coincided with the call to prayer while we were in the main prayer hall, and that proved to be a very moving experience. My friend, Joram, was wearing shorts, so he was asked to wear a kaftan -- which he really rocked.
Written September 12, 2023
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Is there an entrance fee? if so, how much - broken down by locals and foreigners, if applicable. Does it cover the tour guide fees or is that additional?
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rejoicing
Omaha, NE148 contributions
If my memory is correct, the entry fee is about 5USD for foreigners, including a tour guide and a scarf for covering women's heads. It's an interesting building and climbing the minaret stairs is well worth it for a great view.
I'm talking with a girl who says that she wants to marry me but I don't believe her because she don't know me. Is this a set up??? I'm African American from U.S. and currently live in America. She says she's a virgen and she needs a husband
EssGee19
Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates11 contributions
Ok. Wrong forum to begin with. Please find an appropriate channel to put your query.
Also, just as a fellow human being, why would you consider marrying a girl just because she is willing....i mean it takes more than that no?
That and only that is important. If marriage had any meaning here, you'd know better than asking random people.
Lastly, I doubt if your ethnicity or her status of being a virgin really makes a difference in this equation.
Two cents. Bye!
Advancepsy
Appleton WI148 contributions
How do I schedule or make a tour reservation for the mosque in Kampala? Thank you in advance for your reply.
Yves B
Mechelen, Belgium4 contributions
Hello, good afternoon.
I Always just go there by BODA (taxi motor) and for small money someone will take you around. Dont forget to ask to go up in the Minaret. The highest point of the city center, realy nice overvieuw.
Good Luck !
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