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_Manila Golden Mosque And Cultural Center (Masjid Al-Dahab)

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Golden Mosque (Masjid Al-Dahab) is situated in the predominantly Muslim section of the  Quiapo district in Manila, Philippines, and is considered the largest mosque in Metro Manila.

The mosque incorporates a mixture of foreign and local influences. Its dome and erstwhile minaret are patterned after Middle Eastern structures whereas its geometric designs borrow much from the colours and variations of ethnic Maranao, Maguindanao, and Tausug art. The curved lines are based on the serpent motifs in Maranao art.

The mosque used to exhibit stained glass panels by artist Antonio Dumlao. The glass panels are now at the Far Eastern University.

According to the mosque administrators, the minaret was torn down due to problems in structural integrity at the time of former Mayor Lito Atienza. There are already plans to rebuild the minaret as donations from all over the world are pouring in to reach the target of 12 million Philippine Pesos. The measurement of its dome is 12 meters in diameter and 10 meters in height

Mosque Data

Architect

Type

Central

Country

Philippines

Owner/Founder

Year

1976

Area

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