Kongo Mosque
Msikiti wa Kongo
An ancient coral-stone mosque among baobab trees at the Kongo River mouth, believed to date back to the 14th–15th centuries.
Msikiti wa Kongo, also known as the Diani Persus Mosque, sits near the Kongo River mouth at the northern tip of Diani, surrounded by huge baobab trees. Built of coral stone, its arches and niches are well preserved. It is believed to date to the 14th–15th centuries, making it one of the oldest mosques still in use on the Kenyan coast. It reflects the Islamic culture of the Swahili coast. Dress modestly when visiting, avoid prayer times, and ask permission before entering. You may tip the caretaker.
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Nearby sights
- Tiwi Beach
- Diani Beach
- Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant
- Colobus Conservation
- Galu Kinondo Beach
- Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
- Sheldrick Falls
- Chale Island