Shangani District
Shangani District (Somali: Degmada Shangaani) is a district in the southeastern Banaadir region of Somalia. It lies in central Mogadishu. Shingani along with Hamar Weyne are the oldest districts in Mogadishu.
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| Country |  Somalia |
| Region | Banaadir |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Mosques
Despite being the smallest districts in Mogadishu, the Shingani along with its neighbouring district Hamar Weyne are known for their many mosques and madrasahs. There are over 15 mosques in this district, which include:[1]
- Arba'a Rukun
- Aw Kampay
- Aw Mojow
- Aw Muqfi
- Aw Faraj Bin 'Ali
- Awo Sharif 'Ali
- Jaama' Shingani (Friday mosque)
- Ma‟la
- Rowda
- Sheikh Ahmed Sharif
- Sheikh Mohamed 'Abdisamad
- Sheikh Omar & Sheikh Nureini (Twin mosques)
- Sheikh Said Bin Isse
- Wafle
References
- Adam, Anita. Benadiri People of Somalia with Particular Reference to the Reer Hamar of Mogadishu. p. 205.
| Bakool Region | |
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| Banaadir Region | |
| Bari Region | |
| Bay Region | |
| Galguduud Region | |
| Gedo Region | |
| Hiran Region | |
| Middle Juba Region | |
| Lower Juba Region | |
| Mudug Region | |
| Nugal Region | |
| Middle Shebelle Region | |
| Lower Shebelle Region | |
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