Laribanga Mosque

The Larabanga Mosque is Ghana’s and West Africa’s oldest mosque, according to legend. It is known as the “Mecca of West Africa” because of its rich historical and architectural traits. The mosque measures around 8 meters by 8 meters. The Larabanga Mosque has been added to the World Monuments Fund’s list of the 100 Most Endangered Sites.The World Monuments Fund named the Larabanga Mosque to its list of 100 Most Endangered Sites. The mosque is thought to have been built in 1421 by Ayuba, an Islamic businessman. The Sudanese-style mosque is composed of mud and sticks.The Mosque is one of the best places to visit among all tourist sites in the Northern Region of Ghana.