7 Sacred & Religious Sites in Uganda That You Shouldn't Miss

October 27, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

Coordinates: 1°N 32°E / 1°N 32°E / 1; 32
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1. Gaddafi National Mosque

Old Kampala Road Plot 23/25, Kampala Uganda +256 782 837536
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4.5 based on 618 reviews

Gaddafi National Mosque

Famously known as the "Gaddafi Mosque" The Colorful structure with its magnificent features of Art was built and designed based on a mixture of Cultures of Arab, European, and an African Touch. Built on Old Kampala Hill, which is One of Kampala City's Seven Hills. It can also be viewed from all Corners of Kampala and one cannot go without a glimpse of it. The Mosque is Open to all People regardless of their Creeds, Political affiliations, Ethnic backgrounds, Cultures and Nationalities. This majestic work of art also houses the Headquarters of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council which is the National Faith Based Umbrella Organization for all Muslims, their Organizations and Institutions in Uganda with a Core responsibility to reach out to all People at all Levels. The Mosque Complex consists of a Large Mosque Hall that is usually open to all Muslims for Friday Prayers and also for other Islamic Festivals. It can accommodate over 35,000 People. This makes it as one of the biggest Mosque in East, Central, and Sub-Saharan Africa. It also has a standard Conference Hall, Library, An Fm Radio Station, a hospital, and a University College among other Units. On arrival, report to the Tourism Information Office desk. Where you are required to pay your Entrance Fees, Ladies will be veiled as per the Islamic custom. This is a Guided Tour; hence you will be introduced to your guide who will take you around and Inside the Mosque to enjoy an Ambience of its exterior and interior. On entering the Mosque Main hall, enjoy its Architectural designs. Climbing the Tower / Minaret gives you the best view of Kampala City at 360 degrees with its original surrounding Seven Hills. The Mosque also stands on the Original Spot where British first hoisted their Flag which signified Uganda as British Colony. OFFICIAL OPENING HOURS TO TOURISTS AND RESEARCHERS; Monday - Thursday: 09:00am - 06:00Pm Friday: 09:00am - 11:30am re-Opened after the Friday Prayers from 02:00 - 06:00Pm Saturday - Sunday: 09:00am - 06:00Pm. Remains Open on Public Holidays Follow us on our Face book Page; Gaddafi Mosque Uganda Please note; All Visitors are required to respect the Islamic Regulations, Norms and Values. Thank You Management Tourism Office Uganda National Mosque

Reviewed By LaraJB - Durban, South Africa

The mosque is very impressive and we had a wonderful tour. The entrance fee was reasonable and they can provide head scarves etc if needed. You have plenty of time on the tour to ask questions and take photos and it provided a good overview of the city of Kampala. The walk to the top of the minaret was well worth it for the view but be prepared for a lot of stairs! Tour took approx 1 hour

2. Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine

St. Andrew Kaggwa Rd. P.o. Box 11603, Munyonyo Uganda +256 793 894242 http://www.munyonyo-shrine.ug
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine

3. Baha'i Temple

Kikaya Hill, Kampala Uganda +256 782 065126 http://www.bahai.ug/thebahaihouseofworship.html
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4.5 based on 220 reviews

Baha'i Temple

Reviewed By atupelem2018 - Lilongwe, Malawi

I had a friendly guide .The grounds are well kempt,serene..was eye opening as well about the Baha'i faith.This is the only temple in Africa...

4. St Josephs Catholic Cathedral

Gulu Uganda http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/africa/3107.htm
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

St Josephs Catholic Cathedral

5. Our Lady of Peace Cathedral

Lugazi Uganda
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Our Lady of Peace Cathedral

6. Temple SSDM Shree Sanatan Dharma Mandal

10 Snay Bin Amir Rise, Kampala Uganda
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

Temple SSDM Shree Sanatan Dharma Mandal

7. Kibuli Mosque

Kibuli Road Road Mukwano Road,, Kampala Uganda

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