Great Mosque of 1 November 1954
مسجد أول نوفمبر 1954
A large modern mosque in central Batna, with two tall minarets and a huge central dome, the city's most striking landmark.
The mosque is named after 1 November 1954, the day the War of Independence began, and was built after independence. It has two tall minarets, a large central dome and a wide plaza that can hold tens of thousands of worshippers, making it Batna's most prominent landmark. Its interior blends Maghreb traditions of plaster carving with coloured tiles. Outside prayer times, visitors can generally look around and take photos from the outdoor plaza. To enter the interior, wear long sleeves and trousers, and women should cover their hair. Avoid visiting during Friday prayers. It lies in the city centre and is within walking distance of most sights.
Opening hours
Exterior viewable outside service times
Nearby sights
- Lambaesis
- Belezma National Park
- Diana Veteranorum (Zana)
- Timgad Museum
- Timgad
- Tighanimine Gorges
- Menaa Old Village
- Ghoufi Canyon (Balcons de Ghoufi)