The Golden Mosque (Manila)
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Masjid al-Dahab (The Golden Mosque; Filipino: Moskeng Ginto; Malay: Masjid Emas) is situated in the predominantly Muslim section of the Quiapo district in Manila, Philippines, and is considered the largest mosque in Metro Manila.
The Golden Mosque is so-named because of its dome is painted in shining gold. Under the supervision of forme First Lady Imelda Marcos, it was constructed in 1976 for the visit of President Muammar al-Gaddafi of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, although his visit was cancelled. It now serves many in Manila's Muslim community, and is especially full during Jumu'ah prayers on a Friday.
The Golden Mosque is so-named because of its dome is painted in shining gold. Under the supervision of forme First Lady Imelda Marcos, it was constructed in 1976 for the visit of President Muammar al-Gaddafi of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, although his visit was cancelled. It now serves many in Manila's Muslim community, and is especially full during Jumu'ah prayers on a Friday.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masjid_Al-Dahab
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Coordinates: 14°35'44"N 120°59'6"E
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