The Mohammed VI Mosque in Abidjan, built in accordance with the instructions of King Mohammed VI, is a special place to promote the values of tolerance and openness, advocated by Islam, Secretary General of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema, Mohamed Rifki, said.
This religious building is a token of the Sovereign and Morocco’s affection towards the brotherly Ivorian people, Rifki told the press on the occasion of the official inauguration of this Mosque.
This monument, he added, will play a major role in consolidating common religious constants and promoting the values of tolerance and openness, advocated by the Muslim religion.
Rifki underlined that the Kingdom, under the enlightened leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has fulfilled the wish of brotherly Ivorians by the construction of this mosque in Abidjan.
For his part, Moroccan ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire, Abdemalek Kettani, said that the inauguration of the Mohammed VI Mosque in Abidjan, which marks a "historic day", will further strengthen the existing close relations between Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire on the religious level.
By inaugurating this exceptional place of worship, “we are together laying the foundations for a better future where cooperation and solidarity between our two countries will continue to prosper,” he pointed out.
“This testifies to the unwavering affection that our Sovereign has for this brotherly country,” he underlined, adding that this Mosque will not only be a place of worship but also a symbol of peace, fraternity and prosperity for the entire Muslim community.
In accordance with the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, may God assist Him, the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema, in collaboration with the relevant Ivorian authorities, officially inaugurated the Mohammed VI Mosque in Abidjan on the occasion of Friday Prayer.
The Mosque covers an area of 25,000 m2 and includes a prayer hall with a capacity of 7,000 worshippers, as well as a conference room, a library, a commercial complex, green spaces, an administrative pavilion, accommodation for the imam and a parking lot.
The construction works, carried out by Moroccan craftsmen, scrupulously adhered to traditional, authentic Moroccan architectural standards in all their splendor.
