Masjid Sheikh Karimul Makhdum (Tubig Indangan)

Philippines / Muslim Mindanao / Tubig Indangan
 place with historical importance, mosque, islam
Sheik Karim al Makdum Masjid found inBohe Indangan, Simunul, Tawi-Tawi is the oldest mosque in the Philippines, declared a National Cultural Treasure. Built by an Arab trader Sheik Makdum Karim himself on 1380. The original pillars of the old mosque can still be found inside the new building. According to the story, they tried to move or cut the foundation when they are renovating it but it can’t be moved or cut. The guide even pointed at the axe marks on the foundation. A photo on the wall outside displays the original Masjid (mosque) structure, square and is made of coconut-thatched roof, the four-foundations can be seen and there are lots of coconut trees behind it.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheik_Karimol_Makhdum_Mosque
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Coordinates:   4°53'52"N   119°50'56"E
This article was last modified 8 years ago