Jame' Mosque

Jame' Mosque

Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, commonly known as Jame' Mosque, is referred to locally as the "King's Mosque." It was built in the 1990s by the 29th and current Sultan of Brunei. The grand mosque features a roof adorned with 29 golden domed arches, crafted from 45 kilograms of gold.

Jame' Mosque is very large, with separate prayer halls for men and women that can accommodate 3,500 and 1,000 worshippers respectively. All the facilities inside are electronic, including the most basic motion-sensor faucets — located in the spacious foyer outside the prayer halls. These faucets are installed on marble and are clearly separated for washing hands and feet — as Muslims are required to bathe thoroughly and cleanse their hands, feet, and faces before entering the prayer hall.

Jame' Mosque is also known as the "Blue Mosque." From the outside, its pale blue pillars rise majestically towards the sky, while several golden domes shimmer brilliantly under the sun — all made of pure gold. This includes the numerous small domes on the long outer wall of the mosque, which are also made of pure gold and are within easy reach of passersby. It’s a wealthy country with a wealthy king. No one knows exactly how much the Sultan spent building this mosque, but the wealth of the Sultan of Brunei is world-renowned, with his fortune reportedly exceeding $36 billion.

Admission to Jame' Mosque is free.