| Musulman Mosque | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
  Shown within Vietnam | |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°46′34.4″N106°42′15.4″E / 10.776222°N 106.704278°E Coordinates: 10°46′34.4″N106°42′15.4″E / 10.776222°N 106.704278°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | ancient Roman |
| Date established | 1935 |
| Minaret(s) | 4 |
The Musulman Mosque is a mosque in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The mosque was established in 1935 as the India Jamia Muslim Mosque. [1] [2]
The mosque was constructed with ancient Roman architectural style. [2] It consists of four minarets. [1]
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