Mosques

Kira, a rapidly growing municipality in Uganda's Wakiso District, sits just northeast of Kampala. While the city itself has limited directly mapped prayer places, the surrounding area within 50 km includes 20 listed mosques and prayer rooms, many concentrated in Kampala and its suburbs. This network provides accessible options for Muslims living in or near Kira, with prominent landmarks such as the Uganda National Mosque on Old Kampala Rd and Kibuli Mosque on Kibuli Road serving as key reference points.

The listed prayer places are spread across several areas. In Kampala, mosques are found in neighborhoods like Natete (Natete Town Mosque on Mityana Rd), Nansana (Nansana Mosque on Namirembe Rd and MASJIDU-RRAHMAAN on Hoima Rd), Kyebando (Kyebando Mosque near Umea Primary School), and Buziga (Buziga Main Mosque). Other Kampala locations include Kisimu Mosque, Walusubbi on Jinja Road, and Masjid Jami'ah Lubugumu. Further afield, Entebbe Mosque is located on Portal Rd in Entebbe, while Lugazi Mosque sits on Kampala-Jinja Road in Lugazi. Mende Kalema Mosque is in Katubwe, and a mosque is listed along Masaka-Kampala Rd. This distribution shows a strong prayer-place presence in Kampala and its surrounding towns, offering Kira residents multiple options within a reasonable drive.

For those in Kira, the nearest listed mosques are about 10-15 km away, including Kibuli Mosque (10.8 km), Kisimu Mosque (10.7 km), and Walusubbi (10.5 km). The Uganda National Mosque (11.8 km) and Gaddafi mosque on Gaddafi Cl (11.6 km) are also nearby. While Kira itself may have unlisted local prayer rooms, the mapped data highlights the broader region's Islamic infrastructure, making it feasible for residents to access daily prayers, Jumu'ah, and community events. New arrivals, students, and families can rely on these listed locations as a starting point for finding prayer spaces in the greater Kampala area.

Check the address and distance of each mosque before visiting, as some are in Kampala suburbs or nearby towns. Contact fields may be available for some listings; verify directly for prayer times, Jumu'ah schedules, and facilities. Use the provided coordinates to plan your route.