Surtee Sunni Jumma Mosque, Yangon

Surtee Sunni Jumma Mosque is a spectacular temple in downtown Yangon. It is supposedly the oldest in Yangon; it was founded in 1871. The mosque was designed in Moghul style and is similar to the mosques from India. Now the church has been renovated in the aim of preserving its initial architecture and historic value. The mosque is the place of worship of muslims, a sacred place for locals. The masses gather in this majestic temple located on Shwe Bontha street. People who enter the mosque must remove their shoes.