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Azahar Mosque

Coordinates: 17°58′52.2″N 102°36′02.1″E / 17.981167°N 102.600583°E / 17.981167; 102.600583
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Azahar Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationVientiane, Laos
Azahar Mosque is located in Laos
Azahar Mosque
Shown within Laos
Geographic coordinates17°58′52.2″N 102°36′02.1″E / 17.981167°N 102.600583°E / 17.981167; 102.600583
Architecture
Typemosque
Date established1986
Groundbreaking1976
Completed1986

The Azahar Mosque, or also called the Cambodia Mosque, is a mosque in Vientiane, Laos.

History

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The construction of the mosque started in 1976 and was completed in 1986.[1][2]

Architecture

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Forbes, Andrew (1997). "The Crescent in Laos". Aramco World. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b Sikand, Yogi. "Hidden Beyond the Mekong". Qantara.de. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  3. ^ 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.