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Tuesday 2 December 2014

Sultan Umar Ali Saifuddien Mosque ( Brunei )

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque ( Brunei )



Sultan Umar Ali Saifuddien Mosque (Brunei) is a royal Islamic Mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan , The capital of the Sultannate of Brunei. The Mosque considered one of the most beautiful Mosques in the Asia Pacific. This Mosque is a major landmark and tourist attraction of  Brunei. The Mosque unites Mughal architecture and Italian styles. The Mosque as a symbol of the Islamic faith in Brunei dominates the skyline of Bandar Seri Begawan. The Mosque was completed in 1958 and is an example of modern Islamic architecture. The mosque's most recognizable feature, the main dome, is covered in pure gold. The Mosque stands 171 feets high and can be seen from virtually anywhere in Bandar Seri Begawan. The main minaret is the Mosque's tallest feature.