Habru, North Wollo, Amhara, Ethiopia
Madrasa / Scholarship Center · Wollo · 19th Century
Dana Islamic Center, located in the North Wollo Zone, is one of the most important centers of Islamic scholarship in Ethiopia. Founded in the 19th century by Sheikh Ahmmed bin Adam, it has educated generations of scholars and remains a hub for Sufi practice and manuscript preservation.
Construction: 19th Century – 19th Century
Founder: Sheikh Ahmmed bin Adam
Key figures: Sheikh Ahmmed bin Adam
Significance: A renowned center of Islamic scholarship and Sufism in the Wollo region.
- 1800s: Founded
Architectural styles: Traditional, Wollo
Materials: Stone, Thatch, Wood
- Mosque: Central mosque for students and locals.
- Library: Collection of ancient Islamic manuscripts.
- Student Quarters: Traditional housing for students of the madrasa.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Permission required.
- Donation: €0.00
Accessibility: Remote.
Official site: http://tourismethiopia.org
Address: Dana, North Wollo, Ethiopia
Coordinates: 11.6, 39.65