Great Mosque of Kano
| Great Mosque of Kano | |
|---|---|
الجامع الكبير في كانو | |
The Kano central mosque in 1960. Taken by Dr. Mary Gillham | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Kano, Kano state |
| Country | Nigeria |
Shown within Nigeria | |
Interactive map of Great Mosque of Kano | |
| Administration | Emirate Council |
| Coordinates | 11°59′41″N 8°31′03″E / 11.99472°N 8.51750°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Founder | Muhammad Rumfa |
| Established | 15th century |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 7 |
| Minaret | 2 |
| Minaret height | 20 m (66 ft) |
The Great Mosque of Kano (Arabic: الجامع الكبير في كانو) is a general Jumaat mosque in Kano, the capital city of Kano State and the second most populous city in Nigeria. The mosque is situated at around the Heart of the city around the Mandawari area of the state.