Mosques

Obalende, a vibrant neighbourhood in Lagos, offers a network of prayer places for the Muslim community. Within a 50 km radius, 20 listed mosques and prayer centres are mapped, spanning several districts and nearby towns. In Lagos itself, prayer places are found in Surulere (Abebe Mosque), Amukoko (Alhaji Lazeez Ojora Central Mosque), Akoka (Akoka Central Mosque), Somolu (Allah Inanah Masjid), Mafoluku Oshodi (Al Bayyinah Masjid'l Jami), Oluti (Bilal Mosque), Isolo (Ani Baba Masjid), Ejigbo (Alhaja Abeebat Masjid), and Ikeja (Al-Sunnah Mosque, Al-Khaer Central Mosque, Alausa Central Mosque). Further afield, the town of Ifo in Ogun State hosts several mosques including Alaja Central Mosque and NASFAT Prayer Center, while Mushin, Oshodi, and Ikorodu also have listed prayer places. This distribution reflects the presence of Muslim communities across these areas, providing options for residents and visitors.

Prominent listed mosques include Abebe Mosque in Surulere, Akoka Central Mosque in Akoka, Alausa Central Mosque in Ikeja, and Anwar-Ul Islam Ikorodu Central Mosque in Ikorodu. These serve as key landmarks for worshippers. The mapped data shows that prayer places are established in both central Lagos and surrounding suburbs, making it easier for Muslims to find a place for daily prayers, Jumu'ah, or Taraweeh. While exact services and facilities are not specified, the addresses provide a starting point for locating these mosques.

For Muslims living in or visiting Obalende, the listed prayer places offer a range of options within a reasonable distance. Whether you are a resident, a new arrival, a student, or a traveller, the availability of mosques in areas like Surulere, Ikeja, and Ifo means you can plan your prayer needs accordingly. The data is based on available mapped records, and it is advisable to verify details such as prayer times and accessibility directly with the mosque.

Check the address and distance of each mosque before visiting. Contact details are not provided, so verify prayer times and facilities directly. Some mosques may have separate entrances or women's sections; confirm in advance. Use the listed addresses to plan your route, especially for mosques in Ifo or Ikorodu which are farther from Obalende.