Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
Jame' Asr Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque (Malay: Masjid Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah) is a mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. It is one of the two national mosques, the other being Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque.[1]
Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque | |
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Masjid Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
Location | |
Location | Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
Geographic coordinates | 4°53′52.6″N 114°55′18.4″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Date established | 14 July 1994 |
Groundbreaking | 1988 |
Capacity | 5,000 worshipers |
History
Jame' 'Asr Hassanal Bolkiah is a waqf of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th and current Sultan of Brunei. The construction began in 1988 on a 20-acre site in Kiarong.[1] The mosque was inaugurated on 14 July 1994 with the Sultan attending the Maghrib and Isha prayers in conjunction with His Majesty's 48th birthday celebration.[1]
Building
The mosque can accommodate 5,000 worshipers at a time,[1] making it the largest mosque in the country.[2]
The mosque has 29 golden domes and four minarets with height of 58 metres (190 feet).[2]
See also
References
- "SenaraiMasjid - Jame' 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah". www.kheu.gov.bn. Retrieved 2017-09-25.
- "Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque - Royal Brunei Airlines". Retrieved 2017-09-25.
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