Darunaman Mosque
| Darunaman Mosque | |
|---|---|
 The current biggest mosque in Chiang Rai. | |
| Basic information | |
| Location |
Chiang Rai Thailand |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Status | Active |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
The tiles arranging in Chinese style, but also give the sense of symmetry.
Darun Aman Mosque (Thai: มัสยิดดารุลอามาน; rtgs: Matsayit Darun-aman) or Ban Haw Mosque (Thai: มัสยิดบ้านฮ่อ; rtgs: Matsayit Ban-ho), located at Isaraphap road, is the biggest mosques in Chiang Rai province. The mosque was one of many mosques in northern Thailand, built by Hui people or roughly known as Chin Haw in Thai.
Design
The new building has just opened on 27 December 2009, replacing the old one. It shows a great mixture between Chinese and Islamic architecture. The main structure is highly influenced by the Persian architecture with the Chinese decorations. The tip of the two minarets has been replaced with the small Chinese pavilion, instead of a typical Islamic dome. The total cost was around 20 million Baht.[1]
Gallery
The main gate of the prayer hall
The central gate of the mosque, looking from inside
Inside the prayer hall with the three chandeliers, brought from China
Wan Muhammad Noor Matha gave a speech in the opening ceremony of the new building
See also
- Baan Haw Mosque, another Chinese Muslim mosque, located in Chiang Mai province
- Islam in Thailand
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