Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Bandar Seri Begawan

Last Updated: 05 November 2016
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Bandar Seri Begawan

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is an Islamic mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. Considered as one of the most

beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific. Named after Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei who also initiated its construction, the mosque serves as a symbol of the Islamic faith in Brunei and dominates the skyline of Bandar Seri Begawan. The building was completed in 1958. Built in an artificial lagoon on the banks of the Brunei River at Kampong Aye. The mosque's most recognizable feature - the main dome, is covered in pure gold, the marble from Italy, the granite from Shanghai, the crystal chandeliers from England and the carpets from Saudi Arabia.

The Mosque and Architecture:

The Mosques from distance
The Mosque from across the man-make Lagoon
The window of the Mosque
The left side view of the Mosque
The outside view of the Mosque facing the Government Building
The front entrance to the Mosque
General view of the Mosque
The ablution area of the Mosque
The outside view of the Mosque
The ablution area of the Mosque
The outside view of the Mosque
The Jetty and Kampung Aer at the background
The Lagoon with Kampung Aer in the background
Inside view of the Mosque
Inside view of the Mosque