Kongo Mosque

Kongo Mosque, also know as Diani Persian Mosque, lies at the north end of Diani Beach. It is easily reached through the grounds of the Indian Ocean Beach Club.

Built between the 14th and 15th C, Kongo Mosque is still very much intact and local islamic leaders have encouraged the community to begin worshipping there again. The Mosque is surrounded by baobabs and features five heavy wooden doors.

Kongo Mosque was named for the forest around it and is the only remaining stone building from a Wa-shirazi settlement.