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Old Kampala Hill
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Visit GADDAFI NATIONAL MOSQUEOffice Phone
+256 703 752 222Alternative Phone
+256 703 643 499Map Location
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The Gaddafi National Mosque, located on Old Kampala Hill, is Uganda’s largest mosque and a prominent landmark in East Africa. Gifted by the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, it features grand Islamic architecture, a large golden dome, and a towering minaret offering panoramic city views. The mosque serves both as a place of worship for over 15,000 people and as the headquarters of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC). It’s a center of faith, culture, and tourism, welcoming worshippers and visitors from around the world.
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Visitor Experience & Tours
Tour access: Open daily to tourists, offering guided tours by English-speaking guides. Tours cover architectural highlights and history. Explorer Uganda +4 Gaddafi National Mosque +4 ugandagorillatreksafaris.com +4 Minaret climb: Ascend ~272–300 steps for panoramic city views, including the iconic seven hills and Kampala skyline. Wikipedia +4 Visit Rwanda Gorillas +4 Laba Africa Expeditions +4 Dress code: Women: modest clothing covering wrists, ankles, headscarf (provided if needed)
Ground Floor Facilities
The mosque compound includes: The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council headquarters Conference hall Public library Islamic university college Radio station and a health clinic
Religious Use & Events
Regular Friday (Jumu’ah) and Eid prayers Host to major religious festivals, weddings, and community events with capacity swelling to over 70,000 worshippers in full attendance. ugandagorillatreksafaris.com Flash Ug News Polished acoustic design ensures clarity of sermon transmission throughout the prayer hall.
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