Wikipedia's first sentence called it “important jum'at mosque in lagos island and home of the chief imam of lagos”. Today it says “jum'at mosque”.
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The opening as it read in October 6, 2023
Lagos, Nigeria Lagos Central Mosque is an important jum'at mosque in Lagos Island and home of the Chief Imam of Lagos . It is located along the busy Nnamdi Azikiwe Street. The current Mosque was opened for use in May 1988, displacing an earlier mosque that was built between 1908 and 1913. The chief Imam leads jumat service at the Mosque and he is the custodian of the mosque. Over the years, titles have been given to individuals by officials of the mosque's executive council. A prominent title is the Baba Adinni, first held by a Mr. Runmonkun, and recently bestowed on A.W. The first two title holders played significant roles in the construction of a new modern mosque.
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The opening as it stood in 2020
Lagos Central Mosque Lagos Central Mosque is an important jum'at mosque in Lagos Island and home of the Chief Imam of Lagos . It is located along the busy Nnamdi Azikiwe Street. The current Mosque was opened for use in May 1988, displacing an earlier mosque that was built between 1908 and 1913. The chief Imam leads jumat service at the Mosque and he is the custodian of the mosque. Over the years, titles have been given to individuals by officials of the mosque's executive council. A prominent title is the Baba Adinni, first held by a Mr. Runmonkun, and recently bestowed on A.W. The first two title holders played significant roles in the construction of a new modern mosque.
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Today
Wikipedia's first sentence called it “important jum'at mosque in lagos island and home of the chief imam of lagos”. Today it says “jum'at mosque”. Read the current article and compare.
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Then
important jum'at mosque in lagos island and home of the chief imam of lagos
Now
jum'at mosque
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