Newly Opened Algeria Mosque Makes History as Africa’s Largest
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The Great Mosque of Algiers, the largest mosque in Africa, has recently opened in the Algerian capital after seven years of construction. Designed by German architects and constructed by a Chinese firm, the mosque can accommodate 35,000 worshippers and 120,000 visitors. The project, initially criticized as a vanity project due to its high cost and former president’s involvement, was inaugurated four years later under a new president. Boasting the tallest minaret in the world at 869 ft, the mosque is now the second tallest building in Africa and is surrounded by a complex featuring shops, restaurants, libraries, museums, and apartments.
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Elara Voss, graduated from the Royal College of Art in London with a Master’s in Fine Art. She specializes in contemporary sculpture and installation art, exploring themes of nature and human interaction. Elara’s works have been featured in several group exhibitions across Europe, and she is currently working on her first solo show.