Riyadha Mosque
Msikiti wa Riyadha
A religious school and mosque founded in the late 19th century, and the centre of the annual Maulidi festival celebrations in East Africa.
Founded by Habib Salih in the 1890s, it is an important Islamic centre of learning in East Africa. Every year, for Maulidi (the Prophet's birthday), believers gather from across the region for recitations, processions and traditional dance. Non-Muslims are generally only permitted to view it from the outside. To enter, you need prior permission, should dress conservatively, and should avoid prayer times.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Swahili House Museum
- German Post Office Museum
- Lamu Old Town
- Lamu Fort
- Lamu Seafront
- Lamu Dhow Sunset Sail
- Lamu Museum
- Lamu Donkey Sanctuary