ALBAWABA - On a picturesque Sunday, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune marked the official opening of the Algiers Mosque, a monumental structure that stands as the third-largest mosque globally and the largest in Africa.
The grand ceremony, captured by state television, showcased President Tebboune's arrival at the mosque nestled in the eastern outskirts of Algiers, the country's capital, as he oversaw the inaugural proceedings.
While at first the mosque was supposed to open back in October 2020, Tebboune's battle with COVID-19 led to a postponement, with former Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad stepping in to reveal the prayer hall, capable of accommodating up to 120000 faithful, as to be expected from the third largest mosque in the world.
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Adorned with striking turquoise blue carpets embellished with intricate floral patterns emblematic of Algerian heritage, the prayer hall exudes a sense of serenity and cultural richness, surely to amaze any who walk in it.
Beyond its prayer space, the Algiers Mosque comprises a comprehensive complex housing 12 edifices, including a vast library boasting a collection of one million books, a lecture hall, an Islamic art and history museum, and an esteemed institution for doctoral students specializing in Islamic sciences. There is a lot to do here, and a lot for people to look forward to.
The architectural marvel's minaret, towering as the world's tallest at 267 meters, stands as a beacon visible not only throughout the Algerian capital but also from neighboring cities, soaring like a majestic structure spanning 43 floors into the sky.
