title: Darunaman Mosque
text: # Darunaman Mosque
  
  Darun Aman Mosque (Thai: มัสยิดดารุลอามาน; RTGS: Matsayit Darun-aman) or Ban Haw Mosque (Thai: มัสยิดบ้านฮ่อ; RTGS: Matsayit Ban-ho), is the biggest mosque in Chiang Rai Province. The mosque was one of the mosques in northern Thailand built by Hui people, known as Chin Haw in Thai.
  
  ## Design
  
  The new building was opened on 27 December 2009, replacing the old one. It is a mixture of Chinese and Islamic architecture. The main structure is influenced by Persian architecture with Chinese decorations. The tip of the two minarets has been replaced with the small Chinese pavilion, instead of a typical Islamic dome. Its total cost was around 20 million baht.
  
  ## Gallery
  
  * The main gate of the prayer hall
  * The central gate of the mosque, looking from inside
  * Inside the prayer hall with the three chandeliers, brought from China
  * Wan Muhammad Noor Matha gave a speech in the opening ceremony of the new building
  