Places of Worship in Niger

Niger in Africa is a country, where Islam is the dominant religion. As a result, the main places of worship in Niger are mosques. Religion plays a very important role in the life of the Niger people. While majority of the population in Niger follows Islam, there are few people, who follow the indigenous religion of the country and Christianity. There are many customs and beliefs that are followed by the people of Niger.

Among the most important places of worship in Niger, are the mosques in the country. Yamma Mosque is the most renowned of the all the mosques in the country. The mosque was established in the year 1962 in a village in Niger by the same name as the mosque.

The mosque was built keeping all the traditional values and custom in mind. The mosque is visited by numerous people, who are followers of Islam, every Friday. Contributions are made by the people of the country for the up-gradation and maintenance of the mosque.

Since Christianity is also one of the religions that are followed in Niger, there are a few churches in the country too. Many Anglican churches have been demolished and destroyed in the country. Churches are also important places of worship in Niger after the mosques.

The indigenous races have their own way of worship and there are no special places, where they go to worship, in the country.