Masjid Al-Dahab (also known as the Manila Golden Mosque and Cultural Center; ) is situated in the predominantly

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section of the

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district in

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, and is considered the largest

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Background

The Golden Mosque acquired its name for its gold-painted dome and its location on Globo de Oro Street. Under the supervision of Philippine's then-First Lady

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, construction began on August 4, 1976, for the visit of Libyan leader

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, although his visit was cancelled. It was funded through foreign donations, notably from

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and

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. It now serves many in Manila's Muslim community and is especially full during

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prayers on a Friday. The mosque can accommodate up to 22,000 worshippers. 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

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. According to the mosque administrators, the minaret was torn down due to problems in structural integrity at the time of then-Mayor

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. There were already plans to rebuild the minaret as donations from all over the world are pouring in to reach the target of . The measurement of its dome is in diameter and in height.

Transportation

The mosque is accessible within walking distance southeast of

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of Manila LRT

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. It is also accessible to jeepneys, buses, and

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plying the

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, and Carlos Palanca Sr. Street (Echague) routes.

References

External links

* „Golden Mosque“, Globo de Oro str., Quiapo, Manila. , 2006.
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