Historic Grace Street mosque presses for heritage status

Masjid-ul-Akbar flags important role played by Muslim community in development of city

Nelson Mandela Bay’s Muslim community is calling for heritage status to be granted to Masjid-ul-Akbar, Gqeberha’s oldest mosque.

Built in 1855, the tiny building is situated in Grace Street near the harbour...

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