Pattani Central Mosque

Pattani Central Mosque is the largest mosque in Thailand, located on Yarang Road in Anoru Subdistrict, Mueang Pattani District, Pattani Town. Built between 1954 and 1963 and inspired by Taj Mahal architecture, it features a large central dome, twin minarets, and a spacious courtyard. The mosque serves as the main religious center for the Muslim community in southern Thailand and is a prominent landmark and architectural attraction for visitors to Pattani Province.

Visitors can expect a large, symmetrical mosque complex with a green central dome, two tall minarets, arched walkways, and a wide open courtyard with a reflecting pool. The exterior is accessible for sightseeing and photography, while the interior prayer hall is reserved for worship. The setting is urban and flat, located along a main road in Pattani town, with landscaped grounds and parking areas. Visits are best made outside the five daily prayer times.

Construction was initiated in 1954 under the government of Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram and completed in 1963. The design was inspired by Mughal architecture of the Taj Mahal. It was inaugurated in 1963 and has since been regarded as the largest and most significant mosque in Thailand.

The mosque is the principal place of worship and gathering for the Muslim community in Pattani Province and southern Thailand. It serves as a center for daily prayers, Friday congregational prayers, and major Islamic observances, and is recognized as a landmark representing Islamic architecture and heritage in the region.