Mandhry Mosque
| Mandhry Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Region | Coast Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Sir Mbarak Street, Old Town, Mombasa, Kenya |
| Municipality | Mombasa |
| Country | Kenya |
Interactive map of Mandhry Mosque | |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Swahili |
| Founder | Omani settlers / Mandhry clan |
| Established | 1570 (977-978 AH) |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | Originally ~10, later expanded |
| Minaret | 1 |
| Materials | Coral stone, coral mortar (chokaa) |
Mandhry Mosque is a mosque in the old town of Mombasa. It is the oldest mosque in Mombasa, and the second-oldest in Kenya.
It was built by Omani settlers in 1570 (977-978 AH), and has continually been kept by the Mandhry clan of Mombasa for centuries.
It is built in the Swahili architectural style, with a rounded minaret, and is one of only two mosques in the world with two mihrabs.