The inauguration of the large prayer hall that can accommodate up to 120,000 faithful was timed to coincide with the eve of the Mawlid feast (the Prophet's Birthday.) AFP
Algerian worshippers pray at the Great Mosque of Algiers, also known as Djamaa El Djazair, during its inauguration in the Algerian capital. AFP
The Great Mosque of Algiers, also known as Djamaa El Djazair, on the eve of its inauguration in the Algerian capital. AFP
The minaret of the Great Mosque of Algiers, also known as Djamaa El-Djazair, on the eve of its inauguration in the Algerian capital. AFP
Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmadjid Djerad sits in the Great Mosque of Algiers. AFP
Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmadjid Djerad stands inside Algeria's Grand Mosque. AFP
The Great Mosque of Algiers, also known as Djamaa El Djazair, on the eve of its inauguration in the Algerian capital. AFP
A worshipper walks out of the Great Mosque of Algiers, also known as Djamaa El Djazair, on the eve of its inauguration in the Algerian capital. AFP
The mosque, said to be the third largest in the world and the most monumental in Africa, was inaugurated on October 28. AFP
The inauguration of the large prayer hall that can accommodate up to 120,000 faithful was timed to coincide with the eve of the Mawlid feast (the Prophet's Birthday.) AFP
Algerian worshippers pray at the Great Mosque of Algiers, also known as Djamaa El Djazair, during its inauguration in the Algerian capital. AFP
The Great Mosque of Algiers, also known as Djamaa El Djazair, on the eve of its inauguration in the Algerian capital. AFP
The minaret of the Great Mosque of Algiers, also known as Djamaa El-Djazair, on the eve of its inauguration in the Algerian capital. AFP
Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmadjid Djerad sits in the Great Mosque of Algiers. AFP
Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmadjid Djerad stands inside Algeria's Grand Mosque. AFP
The Great Mosque of Algiers, also known as Djamaa El Djazair, on the eve of its inauguration in the Algerian capital. AFP
A worshipper walks out of the Great Mosque of Algiers, also known as Djamaa El Djazair, on the eve of its inauguration in the Algerian capital. AFP
The mosque, said to be the third largest in the world and the most monumental in Africa, was inaugurated on October 28. AFP
The inauguration of the large prayer hall that can accommodate up to 120,000 faithful was timed to coincide with the eve of the Mawlid feast (the Prophet's Birthday.) AFP
Inside Algeria’s $1bn mosque, the third-largest in the world
The opulent religious space aims to spread tolerance and combat extremism