West Street Mosque, Durban
West Street Mosque
West Street Mosque
4.5
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454 within 3 miles
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0.4 mi$$$$ • European • Fusion • Vegetarian Friendly
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0.3 mi$ • Indian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
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4
0.3 mi
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1
0.1 mi
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1
0.3 mi
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8
0.3 mi$ • Cafe
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370 ftFast Food • Grill
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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Trip78351
1 contribution
This the Grey street mosque as there is another mosque in West street This the Grey street mosque as there is another mosque in West street
Written March 4, 2014
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Alahuddiyn A
Western Cape, South Africa156 contributions
May 2013 • Business
It is the biggest mosque in the southern-hemisphere. The section of the city where it is situated is not very safe and a local should accompany visitors.
Written May 16, 2013
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MusTy K
Durban, South Africa105 contributions
One of the historic monuments in Durban. Been around since the struggle of Apartheid. A must see when visiting Durban.
Written September 14, 2012
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LM_Louw
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa36 contributions
Don't visit West street.
While tourists may think it is authentic to visit the centre of town, please do not fool yourself into thinking that the loiterers are tourist attractions. West, Smith, Point, Ordinance.... not safe!
While tourists may think it is authentic to visit the centre of town, please do not fool yourself into thinking that the loiterers are tourist attractions. West, Smith, Point, Ordinance.... not safe!
Written January 27, 2012
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MattAfrica
59 contributions
Jan 2014 • Solo
After reading the reviews on trip advisor... I was a bit nervous about the area. However I didn't let that put me off. I parked underground in the tourist market and went to a Muslim book shop passing muti sellers on the way... I love South Africa:) They called a guide and he gave me a tour of this very beautiful Mosque with a Koi fish pond inside. When people wash their hands to pray they can see the fish swimming below. Definitely worth a stop.
Written February 12, 2014
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zaheergani
Port Elizabeth, South Africa340 contributions
Dec 2010 • Family
A landmark mosque, I believe one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere offers a peaceful retereat ironically in the heart of the city centre. Quite symbolic of the misunderstood religion of Islam, a peaceful way of life amidst the chaos of the modern world. A must stop especially for the Friday noon prayer or sunset times inRamadaan.
Written November 1, 2011
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Khalid B
Durban, South Africa229 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
This mosque is at the top end of West Street where 5 daily prayers take place, I visited to prayer not for tourism but a tourist will appreciate the architecture and design
Written October 9, 2015
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umvahed
Durban, South Africa67 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
Theres not many places in the world you can find a haven like this in the middle of the bustling streets of Durban. It is entrenched in So much history and has a multicultural following. Which other Masjids ( Mosques ) in the World has a fountain and fish near where you make ablution?
Written June 13, 2012
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Askia Z
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The only mosque i have seen with fresh fish pond inside. When people wash their hands to pray the fish are swimming below
Written April 27, 2012
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Karen and Doug S
New York City, NY212 contributions
Oct 2016 • Business
Since I enjoy visiting mosques during my travels, I asked my tour guide, Bheki, to include a visit here when we were going to be at the Indian Street market. It was not prayer time and the mosque was closed yet after we waited a few minutes, the caretaker appeared and took us in and showed us around. It was a very peaceful, serene place and worth seeing.
Written January 31, 2017
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Lamont41
Worcester, MA45 contributions
Asalaamu Alaikum: I wanted to know if women are allowed to pray at the Masjid? I am asking because the last time that I was in SA, I noticed that some Masjids did not allow women. Insha Allah, I am planning to come to Durban in March, and wanted to make sure..
SuvarnaParbhoo
Durban, South Africa76 contributions
Yes, I jave been inside this masjid.
Farouk B
Durban, South Africa93 contributions
Please note that this the GREY STREET MOSQUE. The West Street Mosque is nearby
Frequently Asked Questions about West Street Mosque
- Hotels near West Street Mosque:
- (0.25 mi) City Waldorf Durban
- (0.30 mi) Riviera Hotel
- (0.93 mi) CURIOCITY Durban
- (1.61 mi) Acorn B&B in Durban
- (0.82 mi) Hilton Durban
- Restaurants near West Street Mosque:
- (0.09 mi) Sandonatos
- (0.07 mi) Nando's Colombo
- (0.12 mi) Steers
- (0.38 mi) 9th Avenue Bistro
- (0.23 mi) Country Bake