Mosques • Ile-Ife

Ile-Ife, the ancient city of Osun State, is home to a growing Muslim community with several prayer places mapped within the city and its surroundings. The listed mosques include the OAU Central Mosque (5.8 km from the city center) and the OAUTHC Central Mosque (2.9 km), both serving the university and hospital communities respectively. Other notable mosques in the immediate vicinity include Awo Hall Mosque (6.7 km) in the Kajola area, which is part of the Obafemi Awolowo University campus. These facilities provide convenient prayer options for students, staff, and residents in the Ife metropolis.

Beyond the city center, the mapped data reveals a widespread implantation of mosques across several towns and villages within a 50 km radius. In Osogbo, the state capital, multiple mosques are listed including Osogbo Central Mosque (31.5 km), White Mosque Iludun (33.5 km), Owode Community Central Mosque (28.9 km), Islahu Deen Central Mosque (33.2 km), Anabilonigba Central Mosque (31.9 km), and Olorunkemi Central Mosque Oke Baale (31.7 km). Other areas with prayer places include Ilesa (Ilesa Central Mosque, 25.7 km), Ode-Omu (Ode-Omu Central Mosque, 19.2 km), and Ilobu (Ilobu Central Mosque, 40.8 km, and MOSALASI ALAYAN, 40.9 km). Further afield, mosques are found in Ikirun, Iragbiji, Erin Ijesa, Ibokun, Ipetu Ijesha, and Arakeji, indicating a broad network of prayer facilities across Osun State.

For Muslims living in or visiting Ile-Ife, these listed prayer places offer a range of options for daily prayers, Jumu'ah, and other religious activities. The proximity of mosques like OAUTHC Central Mosque and OAU Central Mosque makes them particularly accessible for those in the university area, while the numerous mosques in Osogbo provide alternatives for those traveling to the state capital. The data reflects a well-distributed presence of mosques in both urban and rural settings, supporting the religious needs of the Muslim population in the region.

The listed mosques are based on available mapped records. Distances are approximate from Ile-Ife city center. Addresses and contact details may vary; it is advisable to verify opening hours and prayer times directly with the mosque. Some mosques may not have separate women's facilities or parking; check before visiting.