Nairobi - Religious Buildings

There are several Hindu and Sikh temples found throughout Nairobi, one of the most impressive is the Swami Narain Temple on Forest Road, a massive temple complex with an admirable collection of external statues.

Nairobi is also home to many mosques. Jamia Mosque is located in the city center, the attractive twinned minarets are of particular note. The Khoja Mosque, built for followers of Aga Khan, is a landmark in Nairobi located directly beside the main city market.

The predominantly Christian population in Nairobi worship at the countless churches throughout the city. At the city center is the large Holy Family Catholic Cathedral and the All Saints Cathedral, a gothic style Anglican church that was founded in 1917.