Al-Serkal Mosque

The Al-Serkal Mosque is the main mosque in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. It was a gift from Al Serkal Family, United Arab Emirates and opened in 1968. It is situated north of the town, near the Boeung Kak lake, which is now dry.

Al-Serkal Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
Location
LocationPhnom Penh, Cambodia
Geographic coordinates11°34′45.57″N 104°54′50.11″E
Architecture
Architect(s)Nadan Engineering Consultancy
Typemosque
StyleOttoman
Date established1968
Specifications
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)2

A new building, gift of the United Arab Emirates,[1] has replaced the original mosque, it opened in 2014.

  • The mosque as seeing from the street
    The mosque as seeing from the street
  • One of the minarets seeing from a street of Phnom Penh
    One of the minarets seeing from a street of Phnom Penh
  • The ancient mosque demolished in 2012
    The ancient mosque demolished in 2012

See also

References
  1. "A visit of H.E Min Khin, Minister of Cult and religious affair of Cambodia to Al-Serkal mosque building | News | CMDF".
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