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
Al-Serkal from the street
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
Location
Location Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Geographic coordinates11°34′45.57″N 104°54′50.11″E
Architecture
Architect(s)Nadan Engineering Consultancy
StyleOttoman
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.

  • Main Elevation
  • Forecourt
  • South Outdoor Ablution
  • The main room
  • The main door, seeing from inside, of the main room
  • The ancient mosque demolished in 2012

References
  1. http://thecmdf.org/en/news/local-news/215/a-visit-of-h.e-min-khin-minister-of-cult-and-religious-affair-of-cambodia-to-al-serkal-mosque-building.html


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