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Southern Africa, group of islands at the northern mouth of the Mozambique Channel, about two-thirds of the way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique.
Southern Africa, group of islands at the northern mouth of the Mozambique Channel, about two-thirds of the way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique.
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CapitalMoroni
Government
Federal republic
Religion
Sunni Muslim 98%, Roman Catholic 2%.
Population
773,40 Ethnic group
Antalote, Cafre, Makoa, Oimatsaha, Sakalava.
National Language
Arabic
National Day
6 July 1975 (from France)
Anthem
Udzima wa ya Masiwa (Comorian) "The Unity of the Islands"
Currency
Comorian franc (KMF)
Attractions
Bouni Beach, Chaine du Dragon, Dziancoundre Waterfall, Galawa Beach, Istandra Beach, Lac Sale Crater, Mosquee du Vendredi
Website
Art & Cultural
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The Nouvelle Mosquee de Vendredi is a mosque in the Indian Ocean country of Union of the Comoros. The Vendredi Mosque is noted for its unique Comoran architectural style.
The Nouvelle Mosquee de Vendredi is located in the biggest island of the archipelago-Ngazidja. Ngazidja is also known as Grande Comore. The Nouvelle Mosquee de Vendredi in Comoros is situated in the country capital Moroni. The Vendredi mosque is used to hold daily prayers. Visitors to the mosque may enter the mosque in order to observe the internal architecture of the structure. They are advised to follow all the norms that are required to enter the holy place. Only males are allowed to go inside this holy mosque. The men must be dressed in full length trousers and must have washed their feet before entering the mosque.
The Nouvelle Mosquee de Vendredi is also noted as a meeting place for the city's dwellers. The steps that lead to the mosque entrance are a favorite spot for Comorans for making constructive discussions. The Vendredi Mosque is the end result of long Islamic history in the Indian Ocean island nation. The trend started with the first Arab presence in the island in the 11th century. The presence has been bolstered by successive waves of Arab influence in Comoros.
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