Brunei & Muara is the smallest of Brunei's four districts, but it
remains as the most important with the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan the seat of
the government ministries and departmental headquarters located here.
The Bandar Seri Begawan has the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque dominates the city
centre, one of the most magnificent mosques in southeast Asia and a symbol of
the strong Islamic faith of the people of Brunei Darussalam. Completed in 1958
named after the 28th Sultan, Omar Ali Saifuddien, who is still referred to as
the architect of modern Brunei. The mosque's design reflects the use of the
world's most elegant materials, including marble from Italy, granite from
Shanghai, stained glass and chandeliers from England and carpets from Belgium
and Saudi Arabia. Visitors to the mosque are advised to remove their shoes
before entering and should be dressed conservatively.
Located in a lagoon beside the mosque is a replica of a 16th century mahligai
barge that was used to stage colourful religious ceremonies as the Koran reading
competitions during the 1960s and early 70s.
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