Emir Abdelkader Mosque
مسجد الأمير عبد القادر
A large mosque completed in 1994, with two 107-meter minarets and a marble dome. It is one of the largest mosques in North Africa.
Construction of the mosque began in 1970 and finished in 1994. It was designed by Egyptian architects in a style that blends Maghrebi and Eastern elements. Its two minarets stand about 107 meters tall, and the prayer hall can hold roughly 15,000 people. The interior is lavish, with marble surfaces, carved wooden doors, and ornate chandeliers. Next to it is the Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences, which shares its name. Visitors may enter outside prayer times. Dress modestly, women should cover their hair, and shoes must be removed. Avoid visiting during Friday midday prayers. The mosque is in the south of the city, about 10 minutes by taxi from the center.
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Open outside service times
Nearby sights
- Salah Bey Viaduct
- Cirta National Museum
- Sidi Rached Viaduct
- Great Mosque of Constantine
- Palace of Ahmed Bey
- Souika (Old Medina)
- Mellah Slimane Footbridge
- Constantine Cable Car