Английская Википедия:Al Nejashi Mosque
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Al Nejashi Mosque (Шаблон:Lang-ar) is a mosque in Negash, in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Named after Najashi, it is the first oldest mosque in the world.
History
The mosque was established in 613 CE Migration to Abyssinia during the reign of Najashi. In 2018, the mosque was renovated with funds from Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency. Accommodations, visitor center and toilets were built around the mosque building. Renovation was completed in September 2018.[1][2]
In 2021, the mosque was damaged by fighting during the Tigray War.[3][4] The minaret was destroyed, its dome partially collapsed and its façade was ruined.[5] Soon afterwards, the Government of Ethiopia vowed to repair the building.
Architecture
The mosque complex features tomb behind the main mosque building.[6] There are 15 tombs of the first immigrants in Islam to Ethiopia .[7]
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