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Great Mosque
During the reign of Al Imam Al Mahdi, the mosque was an open space. After his death in 1885, his followers built a surrounding mud wall to accommodate 20,000 worshippers.
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During the reign of Al Imam Al Mahdi, the mosque was an open space. After his death in 1885, his followers built a surrounding mud wall to accommodate 20,000 worshippers. In 1889, they rebuilt the wall with burnt bricks and whitewashed it with white lime. They added eight openings in the wall, including a large wooden door facing Al Khalifa Abdullah's house.
The mosque had a mihrab on the eastern side, for Al Khalifa to head the daily prayers, except for Friday, and on the western side of the mosque there was a wing dedicated to women for prayer, religious education, Qur’an sessions, and reading the Ratib of Al Imam Al Mahdi. Prayer in the Great Mosque was compulsory.
The worshipers following Al Khalifa Abdullah had a specific arrangement, and, in his absence, scholars without political leanings acted on his behalf.
After the Battle of Karrari, Lord Kitchener used the area of the Great Mosque as a parade ground and an arena for the army to march. During the 1970s, the northern, eastern, and western sides of the wall were demolished to make a public park, but the project failed.
It is now one of the largest spaces in Omdurman. Religious events such as Eid prayers, the Prophet's birthday celebrations, and national celebrations are held there.
The inhabitants of Omdurman adorned their city during the religious seasons with its most festive decorations. Banners were raised, troops were paraded through the streets, drums were beaten, and Al Khalifa joined the celebrations.
Before the Great mosque get known for the celebration space for the Prophet’s (Peace Be Upon Him) birthday, Al Mawlid Al Nabawi, The Ansar would celebrate Eid Al Rajabiyah (held on the 27th of Rajab every year), Eid Al Fitr, and Eid Al Adha. On the Eid Al Adha, the city received many visitors, either to celebrate or to obey Al Khalifa Abdullah's request.
The governing Amil and the Amirs of the provinces would be summoned to the capital to renew their loyalty to him, as well as to discuss problems and find solutions. During the Eid celebrations, AlKhalifa rallied tribes whose loyalty he doubted and made them pledge their loyalty.
During the reign of Al Imam Al Mahdi, the mosque was an open space. After his death in 1885, his followers built a surrounding mud wall to accommodate 20,000 worshippers. In 1889, they rebuilt the wall with burnt bricks and whitewashed it with white lime. They added eight openings in the wall, including a large wooden door facing Al Khalifa Abdullah's house.
The mosque had a mihrab on the eastern side, for Al Khalifa to head the daily prayers, except for Friday, and on the western side of the mosque there was a wing dedicated to women for prayer, religious education, Qur’an sessions, and reading the Ratib of Al Imam Al Mahdi. Prayer in the Great Mosque was compulsory.
The worshipers following Al Khalifa Abdullah had a specific arrangement, and, in his absence, scholars without political leanings acted on his behalf.
After the Battle of Karrari, Lord Kitchener used the area of the Great Mosque as a parade ground and an arena for the army to march. During the 1970s, the northern, eastern, and western sides of the wall were demolished to make a public park, but the project failed.
It is now one of the largest spaces in Omdurman. Religious events such as Eid prayers, the Prophet's birthday celebrations, and national celebrations are held there.
The inhabitants of Omdurman adorned their city during the religious seasons with its most festive decorations. Banners were raised, troops were paraded through the streets, drums were beaten, and Al Khalifa joined the celebrations.
Before the Great mosque get known for the celebration space for the Prophet’s (Peace Be Upon Him) birthday, Al Mawlid Al Nabawi, The Ansar would celebrate Eid Al Rajabiyah (held on the 27th of Rajab every year), Eid Al Fitr, and Eid Al Adha. On the Eid Al Adha, the city received many visitors, either to celebrate or to obey Al Khalifa Abdullah's request.
The governing Amil and the Amirs of the provinces would be summoned to the capital to renew their loyalty to him, as well as to discuss problems and find solutions. During the Eid celebrations, AlKhalifa rallied tribes whose loyalty he doubted and made them pledge their loyalty.
