The 300 Years Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Thailand that is located in Narathiwat, a southern province in Thailand. This mosque was built with the most beautiful and ancient traditional woodwork of the Malay world (Nusantara). Preserving the handwritten Holy Quran, by Hussain Asanawi the first Imam of the mosque. It is also a mosque with a blend of Malay, Thai and Chinese architecture.
The mosque was built with wood from the hummingbird tree and an ironwood tree. Because nails were not invented at that time, wedges were used instead to hold the wood into place. Original roofing was made of palm tree leaves, and it was later changed to terracotta tiles. The mosque consists of two buildings. The smaller building is where the mihrab is located and has three layers of roof. It is also where the Chinese-style minaret is located. The bigger building has more of a Thai architectural influence with the Thai-style gable. The walls of both buildings have etchings of Thai/Chinese/Malay designs and patterns.
To prepare for the ASEAN community, the 300 year mosque received a 200-million Thai Baht fund from the government to renovate the mosque in early 2014. The plan will be implemented by the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre. Renovations include renovating the mosque, improving surrounding landscapes, and adding functions to the mosque (community centre).
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