Two Majestic Mosques Of Brunei » Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

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The first mosque in my list was the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque which was built in 1958. It was named after Omar Ali Saifuddien, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, who is also fondly referred to by locals as the “architect of
modern Brunei.” Currently, it is considered one of the most magnificent mosques in the entire Southeast Asian region. This mosque is a dominating structure that can be found on the river banks of Bandar.
It is not hard to find this mosque as it is located right smack in the town center of Bandar Seri Begawan. It is easy to recognize the golden dome that totally sparkle against the sun’s rays. You will surely be enthralled
by the colorful stained glass & classic Italian marble that were imported from England. Other elegant materials that were used to construct this mosque include marble from Italy, carpets from Saudi Arabia and granite
from Shanghai. The delicate chandeliers that seem to dance with the wind will leave you in awe. But what I really found interesting about this mosque is the replica of the Mahligar or Royal Barge that is “parked”
by the river beside the mosque. This barge used to be the venue for selected religious ceremonies and celebrations during the 1960s until the early part of the 1970s.