This year (2014) Eid-Ul-Fitr (Eid) in Mauritius is being celebrated on the 29th of July, marking the end of the Ramadan period. Normally this depends on the visibility of the moon but since the visibility and celebration was already confirmed in Saudi Arabia, it is automatically confirmed for the others as well. This can be …
The Jummah Mosque located on Royal Street in Port Louis was opened in 1853 and has become the most prominent mosque in Port Louis, so much so, that the title of Pesh Imam (equivalent to high priest) was given to the priest in charge of the mosque. Between 1878 and 1895, various works were undertaken …
The Jummah Masjid is a mosque in Port Louis dating from the 1850s, with substantial additions built through the 1890s. It is located on the Royal Road, and is described by the Ministry of Tourism’s guide as one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the country. Throughout the year, the Jummah Masjid is visited …