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Jinnah Memorial Mosque

Coordinates: 10°39′06.0″N 61°24′48.5″W / 10.651667°N 61.413472°W / 10.651667; -61.413472
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Jinnah Memorial Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationSaint Joseph, Tunapuna–Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago
Jinnah Memorial Mosque is located in Trinidad and Tobago
Jinnah Memorial Mosque
Shown within Trinidad and Tobago
Geographic coordinates10°39′06.0″N 61°24′48.5″W / 10.651667°N 61.413472°W / 10.651667; -61.413472
Architecture
TypeMosque
Funded byMoulvi Ameer Ali
Groundbreaking1947
Completed1954
Specifications
Capacity1,000 worshippers
Minaret(s)2

The Jinnah Memorial Mosque is a mosque in Saint Joseph, Tunapuna–Piarco Region, Trinidad and Tobago.

History

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The construction of the mosque started in 1947 after the British Windward Islands government granted a piece of land to the Trinidad Muslim League (TML). The construction was completed in 1954 with funds from Moulvi Ameer Ali, the founder of TML, and the group supporters.[1][2]

Architecture

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The mosque was designed by British architect. It consists of large and small domes on its rooftop with two minarets. Metal staircases were installed inside the two towers that go up to the top of the structure.[1] The mosque can accommodate up to 1,000 worshippers.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Celebrations in Focus: Eid-ul-Fitr". The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b Luxner, Larry (1987). "Muslims in the Caribbean". Retrieved 17 September 2021.