Residents of historic island in Africa seeks Turkish help with mosque
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Published 14 Nov,2020 via Hürriyet Daily News - The only mosque located on a UNESCO-protected island off Dakar, the capital of Senegal, is waiting for a helping hand from Turkish authorities to increase its capacity and its restoration.
The mosque, built in 1825, one of the country’s oldest buildings, is the only place of worship on the tiny island, Goree, and is known for its centuries-long role in the Atlantic slave trade.
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