About Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid
The Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid, also known as the Grand Mosque of Cotabato, is located in Barangay Kalanganan II, Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. Completed in 2011 with funding from the Sultan of Brunei, it is considered the largest mosque in the Philippines with capacity for about 15,000 worshippers. Notable for its white facade, gold domes and four 43-meter minarets, it sits on a 5-hectare site near the Tamontaka River.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large modern Islamic complex set on an open waterfront site near the Tamontaka River. The exterior features white walls, golden domes, four tall minarets, crescent-topped domes, arched entrances and a spacious courtyard. Inside is a vast prayer hall with chandeliers and Islamic calligraphy. Non-Muslim visitors can view the exterior and courtyard outside prayer times and, with permission, the main hall. The surroundings are open and flat with parking areas and views of the river and skyline.
Key highlights
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Largest mosque in the Philippines with capacity for approximately 15,000 worshippers
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Funded by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei and completed in 2011
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Four 43-meter high minarets with illuminated crescents
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Distinctive gold and white domes and grand prayer hall with chandeliers