Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Brunei


Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a sight at the heart of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. This picture-postcard mosque is the icon and landmark of Bandar Seri Begawan.

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque was built in 1958 by its namesake, the 28th ruler of Brunei and father of the present sultan. Its minaret stands at 44 meter is the tallest structure in Bandar Seri Begawan, and presently no other structure in the city is allowed to exceed it in height.

The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque appears to be floating in its own man-made lagoon beside the Kedayan River. The interior of the mosque is simple and tastefully finished, using fine Italian marble, Arabian carpets, English stained-glass windows, and 3.5 million pieces of Venetian mosaic on the main dome. Outside, there is a stone vessal, a replica of a 16th century royal barge.

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque on the eve of Ramadan


The external compound of the mosque is open to non-Muslims from 8:00 am until 8:30 pm, and non-Muslims are permitted entry into the mosque itself outside of prayer times, if they are appropriately dressed. One can also take an elevator to the top of the minaret for a breathtaking view, particularly of Kampung Ayer below.

Getting there

Go by taxi or walk, as many of the sights are within walking distance.

Contact

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque
Tel: 222 2623
Admission Free
Opening Hours:
Sat - Wed: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Fri: 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Thurs: closed to non-Muslims

A replica of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque can be seen at Taman Tamadun Islam, an Islamic-themed monument park in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.

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