Grand Mosque of Cotabato – Cotabato City, BARMM (Travel Guide + Tips)

A SULTAN’S GRAND MOSQUE

Aside from the work we did in Cotabato, we had the opportunity to visit known mosques in Maguindanao, like the Pink Mosque in Datu Saudi-Ampatuan and the Grand Mosque of Cotabato. The Grand Mosque of Cotabato or officially known as Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque is the second biggest mosque in the Philippines, next only to the Marawi Grand Mosque of Marawi City. It can accommodate 15,000 people. The mosque was partly funded by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei thus the official name of the mosque is named after him.





Inside you will not see any idols, statues, or pictures but a spacious clean prayer area. I was also amazed by the architecture of these mosques — from the minarets to their qubbas. Setting foot in the mosque felt like I was in the Middle East. I had this urge to visit Muslim countries and learn more about their culture, people, and religion.

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TRAVEL GUIDE & TIPS

LOCATION:

• Tamontaka Bubong Road, Barangay Kalanganan, Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte, BARMM, Philippines

HOW TO GET THERE:

1. From Cotabato City:
   • Ride a jeepney going to Awang and tell the driver to drop you off at the junction (Tamontaka Bubong Road) going to the Grand Mosque.
   • Hire a habal-habal going to the Grand Mosque of Cotabato.
2. From Davao City:
   • Take a van or bus going to Cotabato City. (Travel Fare = ₱400.00, Travel Time = 7 Hours)
   • Ride a jeepney going to Awang and tell the driver to drop you off at the junction (Tamontaka Bubong Road) going to the Grand Mosque.
   • Hire a habal-habal going to the Grand Mosque of Cotabato.

POWER PACK:

• Sun Block
• Hijab
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Face Towel
• First Aid Kits
• Water Tumbler

RATES AND FEES:

• Entrance Fee (Non-Muslim Visitors): ₱50.00

ACCOMMODATIONS:

• Accommodations in Cotabato City

CHECK THESE DISCOUNTED/PROMO RATES FROM KLOOK:

• Malagos Garden Resort
• Dusit Thani Residence Davao
• Eden Nature Park and Resort

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CONNECT:

• Health and Safety Website/Tracker: https://southcotabato.ph/web/Register/Citizen

NOTES:

• Wear proper clothing, especially for the women, hijabs and burka are required when entering the mosque. Wear shoes instead of slippers.
• Before going, make sure to register in their health and safety tracker.
• Avoid wearing camouflage-patterned/military clothing.

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