Mogadishu, known as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean,' features remarkable Islamic architecture including the historic Arba'a Rukun Mosque and the beautiful Masjid al-Uruba, representing centuries of Islamic heritage. As Somalia's capital, the city has been a crucial center of Islamic learning and culture since the 7th century, with strong trade connections to the broader Islamic world. The overwhelmingly Muslim population maintains deep-rooted Islamic traditions through religious schools, Quranic recitation centers, and vibrant mosque communities that preserve Somali Islamic culture.