Ottawa Mosque | |
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Mosquée d'Ottawa | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Location | |
Location | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Geographic coordinates | 45°24′05.3″N 75°44′28.9″W / 45.401472°N 75.741361°W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Ghazi Anwar Asad |
Type | Mosque |
Date established | 1977 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 700 worshippers |
Minaret height | 35 meters |
The Ottawa Mosque (French: Mosquée d'Ottawa) is a mosque in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The establishment of the mosque was announced in 1973 and established in 1977, making it the oldest mosque in Ottawa.[1][2][3][4]
The mosque was designed by architect Ghazi Anwar Asad. The mosque consists of two floors and can accommodate up to 700 worshippers. Its minaret stands at a height of 35 meters. The mosque also features a library, meeting rooms, childcare center and event halls.[2] It also houses the headquarters of the Ottawa Muslim Association.[3]