Algeria Inaugurates Africa's Largest Mosque After Years of Political Delays, Cost Overruns

The Djamaa El-Djazair, or Algiers Great Mosque, is seen Feb.21, 2024 in Algiers. Begun in 2012, the Great Mosque of Algiers boasts a giant 265-meter (869-foot) minaret and a capacity for 120,000 faithful.

Algeria inaugurated a gigantic mosque on its Mediterranean coastline Sunday after years of political upheaval transformed the project from a symbol of state-sponsored strength and religiosity to one of delays and cost overruns.