The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque (Malay: Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddien) or unofficially Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque (SOAS Mosque), [5] is a mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, is credited with building the mosque, thus its name. [6]

Mosques in Brunei may be divided into three categories: national mosques, main mosques, and village mosques. The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque (SOAS Mosque) and the Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque (JAHB Mosque) are the two state mosques.

Jul 27, 2018 · Discover our favourite mosques in Brunei, from the traditional and opulent to mosques with North African influences. The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is the pride of Bandar Seri Begawan. With marble minarets and a gold dome, it presents a modern Islamic style. Look closely at this grand structure and see a mixture of Malay and Mughal elements.

Sep 11, 2024 · In this travel guide, we’ll explore the beautiful mosques of Brunei. We’ll cover Saifuddien Mosque, Bolkiah Mosque, Ash Shaliheen Mosque, Al-Muhtadee Billah Mosque, Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Haji Mosque, Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Mosque and Brunei International Airport Mosque.

From its iconic glistening golden dome and towering marble walls to the majestic and magical lagoon housing the historical Mahligai Barge, its no wonder the Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Mosque is seen as one of the most magnificent mosques in the Asia Pacific.

Sep 27, 2023 · One of the main mosques to check out in Brunei is the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. Here's some info & pictures to see before you go!

Nov 8, 2024 · Brunei is home to more than 102 mosques, which are used for prayer as well as communal and religious events. The country's two state mosques are the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque.

Jun 7, 2024 · Brunei, a small country on the island of Borneo, has some of the most stunning mosques in the world, each reflecting the country’s deep Islamic heritage and architectural grandeur.

The iconic white mosque with its distinctive golden dome is one of the main symbols of the Sultanate of Brunei. The mosque is named in honour of the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien, who ruled from 1914 to 1967.

Mosques have long dominated the skyline in Brunei. In 1578 during the reign of Sultan Saiful Rizal, a Spanish traveler, Alonso Beltran described the main mosque as one made up of five layers. The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is said to be one of the most beautiful mosques in the Southeast Asian region.