Azahar Mosque
| Azahar Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Vientiane, Laos |
  Shown within Laos | |
| Geographic coordinates | 17°58′52.2″N 102°36′02.1″E / 17.981167°N 102.600583°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Date established | 1986 |
| Groundbreaking | 1976 |
| Completed | 1986 |
The Azahar Mosque, or also called the Cambodia Mosque, is a mosque in Vientiane, Laos.
History
[edit]The construction of the mosque started in 1976 and was completed in 1986.[1][2]
Architecture
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Forbes, Andrew (1997). "The Crescent in Laos". Aramco World. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ a b Sikand, Yogi. "Hidden Beyond the Mekong". Qantara.de. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ Yulianto, Agus (23 November 2016). "Masjid Azahar Laos yang Sunyi Sepi, tapi Damai..." [The Quite Azahar Mosque of Laos, but Peaceful...]. Khazanah (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 August 2021.
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