Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
A SpecialJuma’at prayer session was held at the reconstructed Juma’at mosque in Mabushi, Abuja, Friday, July 11th, 2025.
The special prayer service was conducted, signifying the commissoning of the Jumu’at mosque which had undergone reconstruction and expansion to accomodate the muslims population around the mabushi community, and the cluster of Ministries of Environment, Works, and Housing and Urban Development. This was contained in a statement signed by Badamasi S. Haiba, Director, Information and Public Relations.
The prayer service was attended by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Lamido Belgore, and hundreds of Muslims in and around the mabushi community.
In his sermon, the Chief Imam of the mosque, Sheikh Auwal Muhammad Mai-gaskiya, emphasized the importance of Muslims utilizing their wealth in a spiritual perspective and contributing to the progress of their Islamic faith.
The reconstructed mosque is a stunning structure with Arabian architectural design, featuring a dome and minaret that enhances its visibility from afar.
The mosque has separate sections for male and female worshippers and is equipped with well-designed toilets and sanitary facilities, including multiple taps with running water for purification and performing ablutions.
The mosque’s design and facilities reflect its commitment to providing a comfortable and conducive environment for worshippers.
The attendance of senior government officials, which included the Ministers, underscores the significance of the occasion and the support for religious and community initiatives.
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