Zanzibar City, particularly Stone Town, stands as a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its exceptional Islamic architecture, featuring over 50 mosques including the historic Malindi Mosque and the grand Friday Mosque. The city represents over a millennium of Islamic civilization in East Africa, serving as a major center of Islamic scholarship, trade, and Swahili culture with strong Arab and Persian influences. Today, Zanzibar maintains its predominantly Muslim character with vibrant Islamic festivals, traditional dhow craftsmanship, and centuries-old Islamic educational traditions.