Nyamirambo & Green Mosque
Nyamirambo
Kigali's oldest and most diverse Muslim neighbourhood, lined with colourfully painted shops. The Green Mosque is its landmark, and guided walking tours are available.
In the colonial era, Nyamirambo was where Swahili merchants and Muslims settled. Today, its streets are lined with brightly painted small shops, barbershops and grilled-meat stalls, making it Kigali's most authentically urban neighbourhood. The green-and-white Al-Fatah Mosque (the Green Mosque) is the district's landmark. The Nyamirambo Women's Centre runs guided neighbourhood walks, cooking classes and weaving workshops, with proceeds supporting local women. Dress modestly when visiting the mosque, and do not enter during prayer times. The location pin points to the Women's Centre.
Opening hours
Open all day (guided tours by reservation)
Nearby sights
- Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial (Camp Kigali)
- Hôtel des Mille Collines
- Kigali Car Free Zone (Imbuga City Walk)
- Sainte-Famille Church
- Kandt House Museum
- Mount Kigali
- Mount Rebero Viewpoint & Memorial
- Kigali Convention Centre