Bataraza Grand Mosque

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Bataraza Grand Mosque
Masjid Jami' Bataraza
مسجد جاميء باتراز
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Religion
Affiliation Sunni Islam
Ownership Bataraza Municipal Government
Governing bodyPalawan Ulama’ and Du’at Council Inc.
Location
Location Palawan, Philippines
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Location in Palawan
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Location in the Philippines
Geographic coordinates 8°39′27″N117°37′18″E / 8.657529°N 117.621617°E / 8.657529; 117.621617
Architecture
Type Mosque
Date established2020
Completed2023
Specifications
Capacity2,000
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)4

The Bataraza Grand Mosque is a mosque located in the municipality of Bataraza in Palawan, Philippines. It is the largest mosque in the entire province of Palawan, with a capacity of approximately 2,000 people. [1] Its name is taken from the influential Muslim chieftain in the area, Datu Bataraza Narrazid, as well as the name of the area where the mosque stands. [2] [ better source needed ]

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Background

The concentration of Filipino Muslims in Palawan is mostly in the southern region, such as Balabac, Bataraza, Rizal, Quezon, and Brooke's Point. In these cities, Muslims are most likely to be dominant and hold political power. Thus, the desire to create a new Muslim place of worship grew. [3]

Because it is also supported by Mayor of Bataraza, Abraham M. Ibba in the welfare programs of the Muslim community and promoting diversity, as well as building an inclusive community, the construction of this mosque will finally be realized. [1]

History

Bataraza Grand Mosque from outside the courtyard. Bataraza-Grand-Mosque.jpg
Bataraza Grand Mosque from outside the courtyard.

Construction of the Bataraza Grand Mosque began in 2020, with a capacity of up to 2,000 people, making it the largest mosque in Palawan. This mosque is located in barangay of Marangas in municipality of Bataraza, near Saipodin Port. [1]

The mosque was then opened and inaugurated under the leadership of Mayor Abraham M. Ibba in the month of Ramadan 2023. Until then, this mosque regularly holds breaking the fast together ( iftar ) and tarawih prayers. [1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Bataraza Grand Mosque, Largest in Palawan, Soft Opens This Ramadhan". Pines FM 96.6. 6 April 2023. Archived from the original on 6 August 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025– via Facebook.
  2. ↑ "Bataraza Palawan". Palawan Days. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  3. ↑ Jauhali, Jane (3 March 2025). "Muslims in palawan observe ramadan". Palawan Daily News. Retrieved 5 August 2025.


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