Azahar Mosque Explained

Azahar Mosque
Map Type:Laos
Map Size:225px
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:17.9812°N 102.6006°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Vientiane, Laos
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Architecture Type:mosque
Established:1986
Groundbreaking:1976
Year Completed:1986
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The Azahar Mosque, also called Cambodia Mosque or Cham Mosque, is a mosque in Vientiane, Laos.

History

The construction of the mosque started in 1976 and was completed in 1986. It was founded by the Shafi'i adherents of the Laotian Chams who fled Democratic Kampuchea in the 1970s.[1] [2]

Architecture

The mosque consists of two main buildings, which are the prayer hall and the education room.[2] The mosque is painted gold in color for its dome and cream for its wall. The mosque sits in a complex with a total area of 700 m2.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Forbes. Andrew. 1997. The Crescent in Laos. Aramco World. 27 August 2021.
  2. Web site: Sikand. Yogi. Hidden Beyond the Mekong. Qantara.de. 27 August 2021.
  3. News: Yulianto. Agus. 23 November 2016. Masjid Azahar Laos yang Sunyi Sepi, tapi Damai.... Khazanah. 27 August 2021. id. The Quite Azahar Mosque of Laos, but Peaceful....