Freetown Central Mosque
| Freetown Central Mosque | |
|---|---|
  Location within Sierra Leone | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Mosque | |
| Leadership | Sheikh Ahmad Tejan Sillah (Chief Imam) |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Freetown |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
 Interactive map of Freetown Central Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 8°29′31″N 13°13′58″W / 8.49194°N 13.23278°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| [1] | |
The Freetown Central Mosque is a mosque located in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. The mosque also hosts various Islamic cultural events.
Overview
[edit]The chief imam of the Freetown Central Mosque is Sheikh Ahmad Tejan Sillah,[2] who is also the spiritual leader of the United Council of Imams in Sierra Leone.[1]
Presidents of Sierra Leone have traditionally made occasional visit to the mosque and attend Muslim prayers, regardless of their religion. Former president Ernest Bai Koroma, who is a Christian, has visited and prayed at the central mosque on several occasions.[1][3]
See also
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References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Jalloh, Alpha Rashid (October 1, 2013). "Profile: The Democratic Cleric". The Patriotic Vanguard. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- ↑ Jalloh, Alpha Rashid (September 26, 2011). "Alpha Rashid". Concord Times, Freetown. Retrieved October 10, 2025 – via AllAfrica.com.
- ↑ Samba, Augustine (February 9, 2012). "President Koroma Commends Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat". Awareness Times Newspaper, Freetown. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
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