Mandhry Mosque — Attraction in Makadara/Mji Wa Kale ward

One of, if not the oldest, historic mosques situated in Mombasa's Old Town. This mosque is quite unique in that it's a mini museum of sorts. Old hand written Quranic manuscripts dated hundreds of years ago have been preserved and put on display. Original architecture, including the minaret, as well as portions of the original doors and windows have been very well maintained. Tours are conducted every afternoon after Asr prayers (after 4pm). Modest...

Mandhry Mosque in Old Town Mombasa was founded in 1570, hence the city's oldest, and an excellent example of Swahili architecture. It combines the elegant flourishes of Arabic style with the comforting, geometric patterns of African design, for example the gently rounded minaret at one of the corners of the rectangular building. It's actually older than Fort Jesus...

This is one of the oldest mosques of Mombasa. It is a famous mosque by its minaret and its location. It preservation of old items like old islamic manuscripts and old scripts of Islamic traditions and teachings. it is on the middle way between Mombasa Fort Jesus and the Old...