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Draft:List of Mosques in Myanmar

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This is a list of mosques in Myanmar.

Yangon Region

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Notable Mosques in Yangon, Myanmar
Name Location Year Built Notable Features Source
Bengali Sunni Jameh Mosque Downtown Yangon 19th century Historic mosque built by Bengali Muslim merchants ANU Press
Surti Sunni Jamah Masjid 30th Street, Yangon 1852 Built by Sunni traders from Western India; oldest functioning mosque in Yangon BumiSepi Blog
Mogul Shia Mosque (Mogul Masjid) 30th Street, Yangon 18th century Associated with the Shia Muslim community; Moghul-era influence The Irrawaddy
Sunni Jameh Mosque (Tarmwe) Tarmwe Township Early 20th century Large mosque serving eastern Yangon Rentech Digital
Kambazathadi Mosque Lanmadaw Township Unknown Serves the Indian Muslim community BumiSepi Blog

Mandalay Region

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Sagaing Region

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Notable Mosques in Sagaing Region, Myanmar
Name Location Status Notes Source
Myoma Mosque Sagaing Town Collapsed (2025 earthquake) Major mosque destroyed during Friday prayers in March 2025. DVB
Myodaw Mosque Sagaing Town Collapsed (2025 earthquake) One of three mosques that collapsed during the March 2025 earthquake. DVB
Masjid Jamae Sagaing Town Collapsed (2025 earthquake) Historic mosque destroyed during the March 2025 earthquake. DVB
Moe Gya Mosque Sagaing District Damaged (2025 earthquake) Site of ongoing rescue operations following the March 2025 earthquake. The Sun
Nyoo Ma Mosque Sagaing District Damaged (2025 earthquake) Rescue efforts underway after damage from the March 2025 earthquake. The Sun
Kyi Su Village Mosque Kanbalu Township Destroyed (2022 military attack) Burned down during a military assault in October 2022. David Alton

Bago Region

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Notable Mosques in Bago Region, Myanmar
Name Location Notable Features Source
Kandaw Mosque Taungoo Township Partially collapsed during the March 2025 earthquake, resulting in fatalities during Friday prayers. The Guardian, 2025
Nyaung Lay Pin Elder Mosque Nyaunglebin Township 651-1Located on Rail Station Street; known for its community significance. Cybo Business Directory
Small Mosque Nyaunglebin Township 878-1Situated on Bogyoke Lan; serves the local Muslim community. Cybo Business Directory
Mosque in Thuye Tha Mein Village Waw Township 1080-1Reportedly destroyed in 2016 during communal violence; incident highlighted by human rights organizations. Amnesty International, 2016
Cho Lee Yar Mosque Letpadan Township 1389-1Active mosque serving the local Muslim population. Cybo Business Directory
Zigone Masjid Zigon Township 1598-1Local mosque catering to the religious needs of the community. Cybo Business Directory

Ayeyarwady Region

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Magway Region

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Tanintharyi Region

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Kachin State

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Kayah State

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Kayin State

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Chin State

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Mon State

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Rakhine State

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Shan State

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Naypyidaw Union Territory

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  • "Appendix". press-files.anu.edu.au. Retrieved 2025-05-10.