Riverside Soofie Mosque and Mausoleum
| Riverside Soofie Mosque and Mausoleum | |
|---|---|
The mosque in 2018 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 50 Lower Bridge Road, Athlone, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Country | South Africa |
Location of the mosque in Greater Durban | |
| Geographic coordinates | 29°54′17″S 30°57′48″E / 29.904735°S 30.963314°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Founder | Soofie Saheb |
| Completed | c. 1895 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | One (maybe more) |
| Minaret(s) | Many |
The Riverside Soofie Mosque and Mausoleum is a mosque, mausoleum, and provincial heritage site[1] in Durban, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.
In 1980 it was described in the Government Gazette as
This mosque was erected by the celebrated Soofie Saheb, who immigrated to South Africa in 1895. He was responsible for the construction of 11 other mosques, the establishment of 13 madresas and the laying out of a large number of cemeteries. Soofie Saheb passed away on the 29th June 1911 and his body lies interred in the octagonal mausoleum which he had originally built for his spiritual master.
They are two of the holiest Muslim shrines in South Africa.[2] The octagonal mausoleum was declared a National Monument on 17 October 1980.[3]
See also
- Islam in South Africa
- List of mosques in South Africa
- List of heritage sites in South Africa
References
- ^ "Riverside Soofie Mosque and Mausoleum, 50 Lower Bridge Road, Durban". South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRIS). 2 May 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Derwent, Sue (2006). KwaZulu-Natal Heritage Sites: A Guide to Some Great Places. New Africa Books. ISBN 9780864866530.
- ^ "Riverside Mosque and Mausoleum, Umgeni, Durban". South African History Online. n.d. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
External links
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