Al Rahim Mosque is one of the oldest Islamic places of worship in Vietnam. It stands amidst commercial landmarks li.ke Bến Thành Market and Ho Chi Minh City Hall.[1][2]
| Al Rahim Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masjid Al Rahim | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | 45 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Phường Nguyễn Thái Bình, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
  Shown within Vietnam | |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°46′12″N 106°42′5″E / 10.77000°N 106.70139°E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1885 |
History
editAl Rahim Mosque is recorded as the oldest mosque in Saigon (present-day Ho Chi Minh City), serving the spiritual needs of Malaysian and Indonesian Muslims since its original construction in 1885. The mosque underwent comprehensive rebuilding in 2009.[3]
Architecture and Facilities
editThe current structure features traditional Islamic architectural elements, including ornate decorations and symbolic motifs like crescents and stars. Its design blends Islamic aesthetic traditions with adaptations suited to the urban Vietnamese environment.[4]
Al Rahim Mosque primarily serves Muslim worshippers from Southeast Asian countries, especially Malaysia and Indonesia, reflecting the demographics of its founding communities.[5]
Wudu (ablution) facilities, restroom, a women's prayer hall, and limited parking are available. The prayer hall is wheelchair accessible.[6]
The mosque also includes nearby halal food stalls and serves as a cultural and spiritual waypoint for travelers and residents alike.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Al Rahim Mosque Vietnam in the bustling Business District of Ho Chi Minh City is a famous tourist attraction #JomTravel". newswav.com. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ ip.content (2024-07-19). "Muslim Ho Chi Minh City Tours visit Mosques". Impress Travel. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "Famous religious sites in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City". Silverland Hotels. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ^ "Top 5 Mosques in Ho Chi Minh City". VietFun Travel. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ^ "Discover Muslim Mosques in Ho Chi Minh City". Saigon Muslim Tours. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ^ "Ho Chi Minh City Prayer Timings – Al Rahim Masjid Facilities". Muslim and Quran. Retrieved 24 August 2025.