Mubarak Mosque

The Most Magnificent - Spectacular Structures

                     

 

     The population of An giang, a province in the delta of Mekong River, mainly includes four ethnic groups – Vietnamese, Chinese, Cham and Khmer.

      The Cham ethnic people in An Giang province cluster mainly in Phu Tan, Tan Chau, Chau Phu, and An Phu districts. They are all Muslims who worship Allah, thus their living place has the distinctive ubiquity of mosques. One of the most magnificent, spectacular structures that features the Islamic identity in architecture and is recognised by the Ministry of Culture and Communication is Mubaraque Mosque.

    Situated in Phu Hiep commune, Phu Tan district, this original building is 62km away from Long Xuyen city.

 

   Visitors can drive along National Highway 91 westbound toward Chau Doc town, then take a boat trip at Chau Giang pier to the Mosque.

 

   The population of An giang, a province in the delta of Mekong River, mainly includes four ethnic groups – Vietnamese, Chinese, Cham and Khmer.

 

   The Cham ethnic people in An Giang province cluster mainly in Phu Tan, Tan Chau, Chau Phu, and An Phu districts. They are all Muslims who worship Allah, thus their living place has the distinctive ubiquity of mosques. One of the most magnificent, spectacular structures that features the Islamic identity in architecture and is recognised by the Ministry of Culture and Communication is Mubarak Mosque. Situated in Phu Hiep commune, Phu Tan district, this original building is 62km away from Long Xuyen city. Visitors can drive along National Highway 91 westbound toward Chau Doc town, then take a boat trip at Chau Giang pier to the Mosque.

   

   Mubarak Mosque was the fruit of believers’ donations and contributions. The current structure, which was originally designed by Mohamed Amin, an Indian architect, has undergone a lot of  restorations.  With the magnificent porch facing a spacious courtyard, the Mosque looks like an ancient Persian or Indian temple in the distance

         Yearly, the Mosque is home to important festivals such as Birthday of Muhammad the Prophet  on March 12 (in the Islamic calendar), Roja Festival of pilgrims on their way to Mecca on December 10 (in the Islamic calendar), and then Ramadan, a fast month lasting from 1 to 30 September. During these festivals, the Cham ethnic people flock to the Mosque and celebrate their ceremonies in accordance with religious rituals.

 
 

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