Located in the Fourah Bay neighborhood of Freetown, Sierra Leone, the Jamiatul Atiq Masjid—also known locally as the Fourah Bay Mosque—is a prominent religious landmark that serves as the main mosque for the area's predominantly conservative Muslim community. If you are interested in exploring the local culture and religious life of Freetown, this large mosque offers a meaningful look into the spiritual heart of the neighborhood.
The mosque is an active center of faith and learning, regularly holding Islamic prayer services five times a day while also providing Islamic education. Leadership at the mosque is guided by Chief Imam Chief Sheikh Alhaji Hassan Karim alongside Deputy Chief Imam Sheikh Alhaji Nazir King.
Demonstrating a spirit of community inclusion and cross-faith celebration, the mosque notably welcomed then-Minister of Social Welfare, Gender and Children's Affairs Sylvia Blyden, a Christian, who joined local worshipers in prayers during the 2017 Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Visiting this site allows you to observe a vital community hub where education, daily prayer, and local traditions gather in the heart of Fourah Bay.
What to see at Jamiatul Atiq Masjid
- Main mosque serving the Fourah Bay community in Freetown
- Holds traditional Islamic prayer services five times daily
- Serves as a local center for Islamic education
- Site of notable cross-faith 2017 Eid al-Fitr celebrations
Visiting tips
Plan your visit around the daily schedule if you wish to observe one of the five regular prayer services.
How long: 1 hour · Best time: During daily prayer services
How to get there & what’s nearby
Jamiatul Atiq Masjid is easy to reach on Freetown’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Sierra Leone National Museum and St. George's Cathedral, Freetown. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Freetown travel guide.
See the full Freetown travel guide for where to stay, the best time to visit and the top things to do.