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The Grand Mosque at Bani, Bani

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#5 of 6 in Historic Sites in Burkina Faso

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A trip to The Grand Mosque at Bani gives you the chance to see why it is known as the country's most important Muslim religious site. Situated in a small desert village, the mosque was the idea of a local man, Mohamed el Hajj, when he returned from a pilgrimage he'd done on foot. The villagers gathered and in less than two years, in poverty, completed the work. The main mosque and the six surrounding ones are grouped together in the shape of a man praying. The buildings are simple, made with clay, wood, and mud bricks, and--unusually--face the direction opposite of Mecca. Make The Grand Mosque at Bani a centerpiece of your Bani vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Bani trip itinerary planning website.

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• By HourietP

  Notre guide nous a raconté la construction, l'entretien de cette mosquée époustouflante. On est aux portes du désert, l'histoire est passionnante. Pas de soucis pour trouver le guide il apparaît...  more »

  Our guide told us about the construction, the maintenance of this breathtaking mosque. We are at the gates of the desert, the story is exciting. No worries to find the guide it appears ...
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• By ALICE D

  nous avons visité cette magnifique Mosquée avec notre guide Adama Sawadogo qui nous en a expliqué la construction et l'histoire. C'est une visite très intéressante à ne surtout pas râter.  more »

  We visited this beautiful mosque with our guide Adama Sawadogo, who explained in the construction and history. It is a very interesting visit to especially not to be missed.
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