The charm of the beauty of the mosque in An Giang

The land of An Giang is a place where people have lived in harmony for generations, including the Cham people who embraced Islam. For generations, the Cham people have retained their unique national identity and cultural space through a lifestyle that is concentrated in the villages.

Visitors from far away to An Giang, walking the streets of any Cham village will easily find images of men wearing sarongs, women wearing Mat’ra scarves, etc. Especially the beautiful sight of the guardians. the far Middle East.

Jamiul Azhar Mosque

Referring to the famous mosques in An Giang, Jamiul Azhar Mosque (Chau Phong commune, Tan Chau city) cannot be ignored. It is one of the largest mosques in An Giang and is known as the most beautiful mosque in Vietnam. Built in 1959, the cathedral underwent many restorations and was the largest expansion in 2012. It was officially completed and inaugurated on 3 August 2014.

Jamiul Azhar Mosque takes pure white as the main color combined with beautiful turquoise. The cathedral’s elegant and elegant appearance and refined decoration is not only a religious destination for locals but also a place to attract tourists from all over the world.

Panorama of Jamiul Azhar Mosque

When entering the church gate, right on either side of the road you will see a small grave with a row of simple inscriptions. This cemetery has been around for a long time, according to local people, it is the burial place of many Muslims throughout Vietnam.

The entrance to the holy place.

Cemetery outside the cathedral

Next to the entrance to the interior of the cathedral, you will admire the crescent and star symbols. According to the Islamic concept, the crescent represents the Islamic lunar calendar (also known as the Islamic calendar), the star symbol represents sincerity and sincerity according to Allah – the Almighty, the highest and only God.

Visiting the Jamiul Azhar Mosque, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the habits of praying in Muslim mosques, the daily life of the Cham people. Because it is a sacred place for ceremonies, the space in the holy place is always clean. Before going inside, you have to leave your shoes outside, clean your hands, feet and face with the sink just outside the lobby.

Prepare before the ceremony

Holiness in a holy place

Middle-aged man preparing for the ceremony

There is a religious class behind the church

Mubarak Cathedral

Along the banks of the Hau River there are many churches, in An Giang, in addition to the Jamiul Azhar Mosque, visitors have the opportunity to visit the Mubarak Mosque (Phu Hiep commune, Tan Phu district).

Characterized by mosque architecture, Mubarak always exudes a mysterious, sophisticated and majestic beauty. From a distance, Mubarak looks like ancient Persian and Indian temples. From outside the main gate is an arc, followed by a large courtyard, the cathedral inside. Above are 2 towers, an oval roof and a crescent and star symbol. The arch has a pointed arc at the top.

Architecture inside Mubarak .mosque

With its unique architecture, imbued with the religious and cultural identity of the Cham Muslim community, on December 5, 1989, Mubarak Cathedral was recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information as a national architectural and artistic heritage by the Ministry of Culture and Information.

Every year, at Mubarak Cathedral, many festivals and cultural activities of the Cham people take place. Important activities can be mentioned such as: Mawlid Ceremony to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad, Roja Haji, Cham New Year, Ramadan…

Calm and dignified Muslim ceremony

Old man Cham’s wise move after the ceremony.

Peaceful beauty of Cham Da Phuoc . village

After visiting and admiring the ancient and mysterious beauty of the cathedral, take a stroll through the small lanes to the village of Cham. In An Giang, there are many Cham villages such as Chau Giang village, Da Phuoc village, Chau Phong village, Khanh Binh village, Vinh Truong village… The common feature among these villages is peace. The most famous of which is frequented by tourists is the village of Cham in Da Phuoc (An Phu).

Peace is always here

“Wandering around to enjoy the daily life of the Cham people in Da Phuoc village, I see that they have a very peaceful lifestyle. A day they have 5 time frames for important ceremonies: dawn around 5:45, noon 12:20, afternoon 3:20, afternoon 6:20 and 7:30. Looking at this time frame, I feel clearer about caring for their souls and beliefs.

Afternoons after work, the whole family gathers for afternoon tea, meals and chats on the terrace. Seeing the scene, I suddenly also want to have more time to reunite with relatives and family after the last working hours of the day to feel the warmth of love,” wrote photographer Hai Le Cao on set. Photos of the church in An Giang were shared .

The “mobile grocery” kiosk sells a wide variety of essential products.

Walking along the river bank, you will occasionally see stalls selling Tung Lo Mo dishes.

Visiting Da Phuoc Cham village, visitors can easily see the image of the natives in traditional clothes. Men wear sarongs, women wear Mat’ra shawls. Talking about the beauty of the Mat’ra scarf, the Cham people, in the song “Sound of the Paranung drum”, musician Tran Tien once wrote the lyrics: “I like Mat’ra scarf / Vuong on your forehead is soft / I love Atidza song/ I love the morning flower/ I love the morning flower/ The light on your clothes is falling…”

“The environment always determines the way of thinking and behaving. Maybe so, in this country, from old people, young people to children, everything has charm, grace, and charm. I was very lucky when I first set foot on this land, but I have witnessed and exposed a lot about culture, people, and spiritual mysteries. I will come back here many times to see, discover and understand or simply find a place of peace deep in my heart”, photographer Le Cao Hai, who created the series, To share.

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