Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque
The Grand Mosque of Cotabato, officially the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque, is situated in Cotabato City and is the second largest mosque in the Philippines with the capacity to accommodate 15,000 people. The mosque was erected in 2011 with the building’s construction reportedly costing US$48 million.
The Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque was designed by local architecture firm Palafox Associates of Felino Palafox. The mosque’s domes are painted in gold and their tips are adorned by crescent moons. The building’s minarets stand 43 meters high and is lit at night which serves as a guide for aircraft pilots flying near the area.The building itself occupies an area of 5,000 square meters.
- Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque
- Location: Cotabato City
- Country: Philippines
- Area: 5,000 square meters
