Sheik Karimol Makdum Mosque

The Sheikh Karim-ul Makhdum Mosque is located in Tubig Indangan, Simunul, Tawi-Tawi, the Philippines.^[1] It is the oldest mosque in the Philippines and was built by an Arab trader, Sheikh Makhdum Karim in 1380. The original pillars of the old mosque can still be found inside the new building.^[2] It is also declared as a National Historial Landmark by the National Historical Commission^[3] and a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum.

See also

• Makhdum Karim
• Islam in the Philippines

References

External links

• Sulu, North Borneo Sultan Hails Senate Bill Declaring RP’s Oldest Mosque As National Shrine, Zamboanga Journal on November 28, 2006
• flickr.com: Oldest Mosque in the Philippines

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