The magnificient Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque is gearing up for the Golden Jubilee celebration. It was officially opened by Almarhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien half a century ago, 13 Rabiulawal 1378 corresponding to 26 September 1958.
the construction of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque began in 4th February 1954(image from Brunei Resources blog)
a replica of a 16th century royal barge or "Bahtera" is built in the middle of the lagoon
the minaret is 54 metres tall
renovation works started early this year
References
Brunei in brief, Information Department, 2007.
Brunei Resources blog (The Mosque in the Capital City, 17 June 2007)
http://bruneiresources.blogspot.com/2007/06/mosque-in-capital-city.html
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