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Tomb / Shrine

Al Nejashi Mosque (Negash, Tigray)

Who rests here

Companions · Negash

The Al Nejashi Mosque in the village of Negash (Tigray) is associated with the First Hijra of the Prophet's Companions to Abyssinia (c. 614-615) and is among the earliest Muslim settlements in Africa; a 7th-century Muslim cemetery is archaeologically documented there.

Full biography of Al Nejashi Mosque and Companions' Graves (Negash) →(the text above is quoted from the person's record)

How to get there

Located in: Negash

Coordinates: 13.87556, 39.59869

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Permanent ID: EA-Y-000349 · this address reaches the same record even if its name changes; use it when citing.