Published Date : Mar 05, 2014 / Edited Date : Sep 03, 2024
This is a picture of the exterior of the Korea Central Mosque. There are several arched entrances, and two minarets rise high on both sides. There are Arabic characters at the top of the building.
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Located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, the Seoul Central Mosque is the first Islamic Mosque in Korea. It was established on May 21, 1976, after construction began in October 1974. The Korean government provided the site in May 1969 with approximately 4,958 square meters of land, and the construction costs were supported by Islamic countries worldwide, including Saudi Arabia. Situated between the Hangang River and Namsan Mountain, the mosque features prayer halls on the first and second floors, with ablution rooms for men and women in the basement of the annex building. The first floor of the annex houses classrooms, while the second floor has office spaces. The adjacent Islamic Center includes facilities such as an Islamic mission center for children, a Muslim congregation, a women's association, and a library. The exterior of the Seoul Central Mosque features a variety of amenities, including halal restaurants, a halal butcher shop, an Islamic bookstore, a halal supermarket, and a travel agency, making it convenient for Muslims and non-Muslims to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions about Korea Central Mosque
You are not allowed to wear revealing clothing such as sleeveless tops, short skirts, or shorts, and smoke inside the mosque. If you enter the mosque wearing revealing clothing, you must put on appropriate attire (such as skirts and hijabs) available in the dressing room next to the security office. Non-Muslims are allowed to enter the mosque, but be careful not to interfere with the prayers by pointing the camera in front of people.
Prayer services differ depending on time of the sunrise. Please refer to the website.
Important
The Seoul Central Mosque is a place of religious, and Islamic rules and customs should be respected if visiting. This includes, but is not limited to, wearing attire that covers the entire body, and refraining from smoking. Non-Muslims may enter the mosque, but should refrain from taking photos or exhibiting any behavior that may disrupt worshipers.
Address
04405 39, Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Transportation
Subway Line 6, Itaewon Station, Exit 3 (477m on foot, 9-minute walk)
my the first time to visit here. only one mosque in korea i think. good place to visit. in itaewon area. with muslim friends it’s good time to show them here
eddyphdhong2020-02-08
Glad to Find a Place to Worship in Seoul
We visited the Seoul Central Mosque on a Jumuah. It is down a small winding road that was so backed up with traffic while heading to Jumuah that we got out of our taxi and walked a bit of the way...
97MelissaG2020-01-06
A must visit for all Muslim traveller
If are a Muslim in particular,and you are in Seoul, never miss the opportunity to visit and perform solah at Seoul Central Mosque. Located on a high hill in Itaewon, if you are not on excursion, you...
FarizJaafar2019-09-05
Beautiful Mosque
The mosque was peaceful and Islamic. It was beautiful. The mosque is very big and has a parking lot. It is the first mosque we encounter in seoul
Nalee682019-07-17
Second time here
always love to come here and pray here, wonderful mosque especially at night. My second time here after 2014.
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Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
