| Haroon Mosque | |
|---|---|
มัสยิดฮารูณ | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
 Interactive map of Haroon Mosque | |
| Architecture | |
| Established | 1837 |
Haroon Mosque, or Masjid Haroon (Thai: มัสยิดฮารูณ), is a mosque in Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand.[1][2][3] It was founded in 1837 by Musa Bafadel, an Indonesian-Arab trader from Pontianak, Borneo, and named after his son, Haroon. Originally built in wood on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the mosque was relocated about 500 metres inland during the reign of King Rama V in 1899 when the government constructed a customs house at the pier, and the community was given a larger plot of land for the new site. In 1934 the wooden structure was replaced with the present two-storey building, influenced by European townhouse design with neo-classical floral motifs, Romanesque pillars, and wooden shutters.[1] The present two-storey structure continues to serve local worshippers and visitors, and the mosque is also known for hosting a halal food festival.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Hussain, Tharik. "Exploring Bangkok's 'Muslim Quarter'". Arab News.
- ^ Premjit, Patrapa; Takam, Nattakorn (15 May 2025). "Thai society's religious diversity celebrated through landmarks, festivals". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ Bohwongprasert, Yvonne (20 January 2015). "True essence of Islam". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ "Eat halal Saturday in one of Bangkok's historic Muslim communities". Coconuts. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ Karnjanatawe, Karnjana (16 May 2019). "Bring yourself to Bang Rak". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
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