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When you think of zamboanga city,the images of the rainbow-stripped vintas immediately come to mind.But aside from the colorful sails of the outrigger boats ,did you know you can find a colorful rainbow mosque in the city as well?
When you think of zamboanga city,the images of the rainbow-stripped vintas immediately come to mind.But aside from the colorful sails of the outrigger boats ,did you know you can find a colorful rainbow mosque in the city as well?
How to get there?
How to get there?
Masjid Al-Islamia or Rainbow Mosque is located at Brg.Sta.Maria,Tumaga Road ,Zamboanga City.
From Zamboanga International airport, you can hire a piagio or tricycle to bring you directly to the Mosque.(50-100php/way is enough 3.5kms from the airport.)
The rainbow mosque is distinctly Maranao because of okir or okil that adorn the structure up to its interiors
The rainbow mosque is distinctly Maranao because of okir or okil that adorn the structure up to its interiors
Moreover, okir is a term for rectilinear and curvilinear plant- based designs and folk,motifs. Also Maranao okir motifs are so stylized that it is often easy to tell weather a craving is Maranao or not.
Moreover, okir is a term for rectilinear and curvilinear plant- based designs and folk,motifs. Also Maranao okir motifs are so stylized that it is often easy to tell weather a craving is Maranao or not.
Taking pictures outside is allowed but if you insist to take a look inside, practice respect and try to talk to the locals inside and make sure your visit does not coincide with their prayers.
Taking pictures outside is allowed but if you insist to take a look inside, practice respect and try to talk to the locals inside and make sure your visit does not coincide with their prayers.
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