Mosque
Al Nejashi Mosque
Kibet Town, ET
Mosque
Kibet Town, ET
Next prayer
, • Addis Ababa time zone (UTC+3)
04:58
22:15
12:11
15:31
18:05
19:14
Sunrise
22:15
Sunset
10:04
Qibla
6°
Calculation method approved by Egyptian Survey Authority, used in Egypt and most Arab countries, uses 19.5° for Fajr and 17.5° for Isha
Qibla direction
6°
1,499 km
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Description
Al Nejashi Mosque, also known as the Negash Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Kibet Town, Ethiopia. It is one of the oldest mosques in Africa, with origins dating back to the 7th century. The mosque is named after the Negus (King) of Aksum who granted asylum to the first Muslim refugees fleeing persecution in Mecca. The site includes the mosque and the tombs of several of these early Muslims. It remains an important pilgrimage site for Ethiopian Muslims.
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