| Khost Mosque | |
|---|---|
د خوست لوی جماعت | |
The mosque in 2007 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Mosque | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Khost |
| Country | Afghanistan |
Location of the mosque in Afghanistan | |
![]() Interactive map of Khost Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 33°20′21″N 69°55′1″E / 33.33917°N 69.91694°E / 33.33917; 69.91694 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 2,000 worshipers |
| Minaret | Two |
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The Great Mosque of Khost (Pashto: د خوست لوی جماعت), or simply the Khost Mosque, is the largest mosque in the city of Khost, in southeastern Afghanistan. It can hold up to 2,000 worshipers during any prayer.12
The city of Khost has a number of other smaller mosques, including the Yaqoubi Mosque that was attacked in May 2018, caused by explosives left in the mosque.34
References
References
- On the Road - Khost Province Season 1 (Pashto) @ 5:00. USAIDAfghanistan. TOLO. February 13, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- Great Mosque of Khost City. Voice of America. January 20, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- "Afghanistan: Khost mosque blast kills 14, wounds dozens". Al Jazeera. May 7, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- "Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Khost mosque blast". BBC News. May 7, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
