Malindi Mosque is the oldest mosque of Zanzibar, about 500 years old. It is located in densely populated area of Malindi near the Ferry Terminal and mouth of Zanzibar port. It has a unique cone type minaret on a square platform which is very rare in Muslim world.

Malindi is a neighborhood in Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West. Malindi is situated nearby to the neighborhood Kokoni, as well as near Mbuyuni. Photo: Moongateclimber, CC BY-SA 4.0. The House of Wonders or Palace of Wonders is a landmark building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Photo: Moongateclimber, Public domain.

Malindi Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, located near the port. [1] It stems from the 1830s but was possibly built on the site of an elder mosque that might have dated back to the 17th century or earlier. [2] Some travel guides claim an origin in the 15th century. [3]

Mar 7, 2024 · Today, the building design in Stone Town reflects a complex fusion of materials, techniques, and elements from Arab, Indian, and European cultures while still retaining its indigenous features, creating a unique urban environment in Stone Town.

The Mnara mosque is amoung the oldest is Stone Town. It is also sometimes called the Malindi Mosque because of it's location in the Malindi neighborhood of Zanzibar City. The Hujjatul Islam mosque has one of the most ornate exteriors.

Malindi Guest House Zanzibar is located just a 10-minute walk from Kelele Square, offering 16 rooms along with a patio and a lending library. This pet-friendly guest house is about 10 km from Kisauni airport and a few minutes' drive from such cultural venues as Sultan's Palace.

Malindi Mosque, was built by the Sunni Muslims, in the 15th century. Resting in Stone Town, which also happens to be one of the biggest towns of the island, the mosque has a unique architectural style, which is simple yet striking.

Stone town is found in the oldest part of Zanzibar island and it is also referred to as Mji Mkongwe. Stone town is also a UNESCO world heritage site which is known for the diversity in culture with Arab, Persian, Indian and European influence.

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