7 Gold-Domed Mosque in The World

Masjid Sultan Singapura,SINGAPURA

By 1928, so get the money from UK Trade Corp. of SGD 3000, Singapore Sultan immediately renovate a mosque in Little India district. The changes, among others, also by replacing the old dome with a golden dome. This mosque soon became the largest mosque in Singapore, from about 80-an existing mosque.

Another case in Singapore. No matter how big mosque was built here, not 1 dB-the sound of prayer can also sung. "Disturbing the peace," one said. Although Muslims have to pray a unique reminder such as prayer, but because the government does not understand the essence of "prayer" then the sound of prayer is prohibited. Since then the Muslim minority in Singapore said nothing. Budge. Silence is also a choice and they call to prayer rang through the speakers in the mosque room only: not to exit.

The only (perhaps) are allowed to ring the mosque call to prayer is the mosque of Sultan around Arab Street. Sultan Mosque is the second oldest mosque in Singapore and designated national heritage. Therefore, he gets an exception.

Masjid Jame’ Asr,BRUNEI

The mosque that is part of Bolkiah Palace complex was established in the mid-1980s to commemorate 25 years of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in power. This mosque has 29 domes made of pure 24 carat gold. The buildings are located in the middle of this beautiful garden has a wide almost 2 acres more. The entire area of the mosque is lined with a metal grating with a length of approximately 1082 km. There are five entrances to the site, in addition to two special door for the royal family and guests. This mosque has four minarets, each 189 feet high, where there are about 297 steps on each tower. Through this tower, visitors can see the scenery around the mosque and also the view of Bandar Seri Begawan and Kampong Ayer.

Masjid Suneri,PAKISTAN

Mosque Suneri has 3 gold dome. The main dome, 2 others on the right and left. This mosque was founded by Nawab Syed Bhikari Khan, son of Deputy Governor of Lahore in 1753 AD.

Masjid Qubbah As Sakhrah,PALESTINA

Qubbah Masjid As Sakhrah or in the know with the Dome of the Rock was built in circa 690M by Abdul Malik ibn Marwan which is one of the king in the Umayyad and then followed by the construction of the Aqsa Mosque is completed in 710M. The mosque is also possible first-until now-is considered as the mosque of Al Aqsa. Some people also think that this building is not a mosque but only a pile of large stones.

Masjid Al-Askari,IRAQ

Al-Askari Mosque is a Shiite mosque that was built in 944 AD The mosque is located in the city of Samarra, Iraq. But unfortunately, this mosque was destroyed in February 2006 did not result directly from the United States invasion of Iraq.

Masjid Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin,BRUNEI

Brunei has 2 gold-domed mosque. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque was first established. Into use in 1958, this mosque is located in the middle of an artificial lake is clean. Dome is made of 24 carat gold. Construction costs spent $ 5 million. In his day, Masjid Sultan Omar Ali reckoned as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.

Masjid Dian Al Mahri,INDONESIA

The mosque with golden dome is the latest Dian Al Mahri mosque is located in Depok, West Java, precisely on Meruyung Street , Village Limo, District Cinere, Depok. The mosque was started in the wake in 1999, and the launch in April of 2006. The mosque is the private property of Hajjah (Hj) Diane Djurian Maimun Al-Rashid, a businessman from Serang, Banten and the owner of the Islamic Center Dian Al-Mahri Foundation.

The mosque is spacious building reaches 8,000 square meters and stands on an area of 70 hectares. In general, the architecture of the mosque following the typology of the mosque architecture in the Middle East with characteristic dome, minaret (tower), the page in the (plaza), and the use of decorative detail or decoration with geometric elements and obelisks, to strengthen the Islamic characteristics of its architecture. Another characteristic is the entrance portal and ornate geometric form and the obelisk as ornament.

Changes in size 45 x 57 meters and can accommodate 8000 pilgrims. Six towers (minarets)-shaped hexagon, which represents the pillars of faith, towering as high as 40 meters. The six towers were clad in gray granite stone that was imported from Italy with circular ornament. At its peak there were mosaic-covered dome of 24-karat gold. While the dome is referring to a widely used form of dome mosques in Persia and India. Five dome symbolizes the pillars of Islam, is entirely clad in 24 carat gold-plated mosaic of materials imported from Italy.

On the interior, there are the pillars towering to create a grand-scale space. Monochrome color space dominated mosque with the main elements of a cream color. Material made of marble imported from Turkey and Italy. In the middle of the room, hanging lamps made of brass plated gold weighing 2.7 tons, which worked on the expert of Italian workmanship.

In the vicinity of the mosque built the garden with a neat arrangement and detail. In addition to the park, also built houses of the founders of the mosque and multipurpose building that became the rest of the visitors. As for parking, put up an area of 7000 square meters which can accommodate 300 vehicles 1400 vehicle bus or small.

To reach this location is fairly easy, you can use public transportation from the terminal depok (number 03) that led Parung confused. From here could use a motorcycle taxi onto the ramp Meruyung.