Mosques • Durban

Durban, a major coastal city in South Africa, is home to a diverse Muslim population with a long history. The mapped records show over 20 prayer places within a 50 km radius, reflecting a widespread presence of mosques and musallahs across the city and its surrounding areas. In central Durban, the Aksons Wheels Musallah Mosque is located near Cato Square on Anton Lembede Street, while the Beatrice Street Jamaat Khana serves the Durban Central area. Further out, the Berea West Madrassah And Musalla in Westville and the Abraar Ahmad Musallah in Pinetown's Farningham Ridge area provide additional options for residents and visitors.

To the north, the areas of Phoenix and Verulam have a notable concentration of listed mosques. In Phoenix, Al Ameen Masjid on Longbury Drive, Alîmia Masjid on Esselen Crescent, Musjid Ul Ambiyah in Trenance Manor, and Masjid Abu Hurairah in Hyde Park are among the prayer places available. Verulam hosts the Verulam Mosque and Verulam Jamia Masjid on Wick Street, while the Imam Hussain A.S. Mosque Ottawa is located in the Riet River area. Further north, oThongathi (formerly Tongaat) features the Tongaat Soofie Masjid on Gopalall Hurbans Road and the Tongaat Mosque on Railway Street, along with the Desai Street Jamaat Khana in Mitchell Village.

South of Durban, the Al Masjid Ul Jaami on Amilcar Cabral Road serves Isipingo Beach, and the Amanzimtoti Musallah on Kingsway Road caters to the Athlone Park area. In the west, the Umlaas Mariannhill Islamic Centre in Pinetown's Zilweleni area and the Hillcrest Masjid in Assagay (Outer West Durban) extend coverage. The Ballito Musallah Muslim Prayer Room on the Dolphin Coast rounds out the listings. This network of prayer places, based on available mapped records, provides a useful guide for Muslims living in or visiting Durban, whether for daily prayers, Jumu'ah, or community activities.

Check the address and distance of each mosque from your location before visiting. Many listings include street names and suburbs, but phone numbers and websites are not provided. Verify prayer times directly with the mosque or local Islamic centres. Some mosques may have separate entrances or facilities for women; contact them for details.