An-Nur Mosque (Dili) Explained

An-Nur Mosque
Native Name:	Mesquita An-Nur
Native Name Lang:	pt
Map Type:	Dili
Map Size:	225px
Map Relief:	yes
Coordinates:	-8.5498°N 125.5602°W
Religious Affiliation:	Islam
Location:	Dili, East Timor
Tradition:	Sunni
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Organizational Status:	-->
Architecture Type:	mosque
Established:	1955
Date Destroyed:	-->
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The An-Nur Mosque (Portuguese: Mesquita An-Nur) is a mosque in Alor Village, Dili, East Timor.

History

The mosque was originally constructed in 1955 with the initiative from Hasan Bin Abdulah Balatif, the head of Alor Village.^[1] On 20 March 1981, the mosque underwent renovation.^[2]

Architecture

The mosque consists of two floor, in which the ground floor is the main prayer hall and the upper floor is a school.^[2]

See also

• Islam in East Timor

Notes and References

1. News: Khaerunisa. 21 February 2021. Sejarah Timor Leste Pernah Jadi Bagian Wilayah RI, Ini Jejak-jejak Indonesia di Bumi Lorosae. Intisari Online. 29 August 2021. id. History of East Timor which Once Became Part of Indonesia, these are the Legacy of Indonesia in the Land of Lorosae.
2. News: 14 June 2021. Mayoritas Agama Timor Leste adalah Katolik, Tapi Punya Masjid Bersejarah Ini, 'Rekam' Jejak Indonesia di Bumi Lorosae. Intisari Online. 28 August 2021. id. The Majority of Religion of East Timor is Catholic, but They Have this Historical Mosque which "Recorded" the Legacy of Indonesia in the Land of Lorosae.