{"id":2841,"date":"2022-10-18T08:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T08:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/projects\/freewalk_monster\/index.php\/2022\/10\/18\/a-guide-to-rocky-mountain-vacations\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T11:32:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:32:22","slug":"the-gaddafi-national-mosque","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freefemalewalkingtourskampala.com\/index.php\/the-gaddafi-national-mosque\/","title":{"rendered":"The\u00a0Gaddafi National Mosque\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Gaddafi National Mosque<\/strong> (also known as the Uganda National Mosque<\/strong>) is one of Kampala’s most iconic landmarks. Located on Old Kampala Hill<\/strong>, it’s the largest mosque in Uganda and a must-visit for its stunning architecture and panoramic views of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tour Highlights:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Architecture & Design<\/strong>\n
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    • Built with funding from the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi<\/strong>, the mosque features a blend of modern Islamic and Libyan architectural styles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The main dome is 50 meters in diameter<\/strong>, and the minarets stand 65 meters tall<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Observation Deck<\/strong>\n
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      • Climb the minaret<\/strong> for a 360-degree view<\/strong> of Kampala, including sights like Lubiri Palace, Namirembe Cathedral, and Rubaga Cathedral<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Prayer Hall<\/strong>\n
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        • The interior is beautifully decorated with intricate Arabic calligraphy<\/strong>, chandeliers, and Persian carpets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Capacity: Over 15,000 worshippers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Islamic Information Centre<\/strong>\n
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          • Learn about Islamic culture and history<\/strong> in Uganda through exhibits and guided explanations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Visiting Details:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Location:<\/strong> Old Kampala Hill, Kampala, Uganda<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Entry Fee:<\/strong>\n
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              • Foreign Tourists:<\/strong>\u00a0~20,000 – 25,000 UGX (about $8)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • East Africans:<\/strong>\u00a0~20,000 UGX<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Ugandans:<\/strong>\u00a0~10,000 UGX<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Opening Hours:<\/strong>\n
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                • Daily:<\/strong> 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM (except during prayer times)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Dress Code:<\/strong> Modest clothing (scarves provided for women if needed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Guided Tours:<\/strong> Available (ask for a guide at the entrance).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Tips for Visitors:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  \u2714 Best time to visit:<\/strong> Early morning or late afternoon for cooler temperatures and great photos.
                  \u2714 Photography allowed<\/strong>, but be respectful, especially during prayers.
                  \u2714 Combine your visit<\/strong> with nearby attractions like Kasubi Tombs<\/strong> or Namirembe Cathedral<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Would you like help arranging a guided tour or more details on Islamic heritage sites in Uganda?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  The Gaddafi National Mosque (also known as the Uganda National Mosque) is one of Kampala’s most iconic landmarks. Located on Old Kampala Hill, it’s the largest mosque in Uganda and a must-visit for its stunning architecture and panoramic views of the city. Tour Highlights: Visiting Details: Tips for Visitors: \u2714 Best time to visit: Early morning or late afternoon for cooler […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8422,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2841","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-guide","travel-monster-post","latest_post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/freefemalewalkingtourskampala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2841","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/freefemalewalkingtourskampala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/freefemalewalkingtourskampala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freefemalewalkingtourskampala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freefemalewalkingtourskampala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2841"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/freefemalewalkingtourskampala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2841\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8855,"href":"https:\/\/freefemalewalkingtourskampala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2841\/revisions\/8855"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freefemalewalkingtourskampala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8422"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/freefemalewalkingtourskampala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2841"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freefemalewalkingtourskampala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2841"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freefemalewalkingtourskampala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2841"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}