Gaddafi MosqueGaddafi Mosque at a Glance
About Gaddafi Mosque
Gaddafi Mosque is a mosque located in Dodoma, the administrative capital region of Tanzania, serving local Muslim worshippers. It functions as a principal place of congregational prayer in the city.
The mosque is used for Friday prayers, religious festivals and community gatherings, and is a notable contemporary religious building in Dodoma’s urban landscape. Architectural emphasis is on providing a large covered prayer hall and associated facilities for worshippers.
The mosque was established to serve the religious needs of Dodoma’s Muslim population and has been part of the city’s post-independence urban development of religious and civic infrastructure.
The mosque stands within the central area of Dodoma Region in central Tanzania, accessible from the city’s main thoroughfares.
Best Time to Visit Gaddafi Mosque
Visit during the dry season for more reliable road conditions and comfortable exploration.
Weather & Climate near Gaddafi Mosque
Gaddafi Mosque's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 14°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (606 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 19° - 30° | 24° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.2 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.3h |
| February | Very Good | 18° - 29° | 24° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.1 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 12.2h |
| March | Very Good | 18° - 30° | 24° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.3 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Very Good | 18° - 29° | 23° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.9h |
| May | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 23° | 10 mm | some cloud | 69% | 2.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.7h |
| June | Ideal | 15° - 28° | 21° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 63% | 3.5 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.6h |
| July | Ideal | 14° - 26° | 20° | 0 mm | clear | 59% | 3.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.7h |
| August | Ideal | 14° - 27° | 21° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 4.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.8h |
| September | Ideal | 15° - 28° | 22° | 1 mm | clear | 53% | 3.2 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 23° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 3.0 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.1h |
| November | Excellent | 18° - 31° | 24° | 30 mm | some cloud | 56% | 2.9 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.3h |
| December | Very Good | 19° - 30° | 24° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.3 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.4h |
How to Get to Gaddafi Mosque
Located in or near Dodoma city center; reachable by taxi from central Dodoma, or by local bus services that serve the government quarter.
Tips for Visiting Gaddafi Mosque
- Respect prayer times and local protocols while visiting - mosques in Tanzania are active community centers.
- If visiting Dodoma's government quarter, combine the mosque visit with a walk past the Parliament buildings and local markets.
- Check local sources for visiting times; some newer mosques have community liaison numbers.