Albukko, South Wollo, Amhara, Ethiopia
Mosque / Education Center · Wollo · 18th Century
Jama Nigus Mosque is a historic mosque located in the Albukko district of South Wollo. Founded in the 18th century by Shaykh Muhammad Shafi, it has served as a vital center for Islamic education and Sufi practice in the region for centuries.
Construction: 18th Century – 18th Century
Founder: Shaykh Muhammad Shafi
Key figures: Shaykh Muhammad Shafi
Significance: A historic mosque and center of traditional Islamic education in South Wollo.
- 1700s: Founded
Architectural styles: Wollo, Islamic
Materials: Stone, Wood
- Prayer Hall: Traditional prayer space with wooden columns.
- Tombs: Tombs of righteous scholars nearby.
- Madrasa: Attached school for Quranic studies.
Opening hours: 24 Hours (summer) · 24 Hours (winter) – Active place of worship.
- Donation: €0.00
Accessibility: Remote.
Official site: http://tourismethiopia.org
Address: Jama Nigus, South Wollo, Ethiopia
Coordinates: 11, 39.7