Brunei : The Abode of Peace

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Brunei, officially the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace, is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia. Wikipedia

Here are two of the most popular Mosques in Brunei that visited.

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque 

is a royal Islamic mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. The mosque considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific and a major landmark and tourist attraction of Brunei.

Named after Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, the mosque as a symbol of the Islamic faith in Brunei dominates the skyline of Bandar Seri Begawan. The mosque is built in an artificial lagoon on the banks of the Brunei River at Kampong Ayer, the "village in the water". The mosque's most recognizable feature, the main dome, is covered in pure gold. 

The interior of the mosque is for prayer only. It has magnificent stained glass windows, arches, semi-domes and marble columns. Nearly all the material used for the building has been imported from abroad: the marble from Italy, the granite from Shanghai, the crystal chandeliers from England and the carpets from Saudi Arabia.

-Wikipedia

Jame'asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

This mosque is the largest mosque in Brunei. It was built to commemorate the 25th anniversary the sultan's reign. It is locally known as the Kiarong mosque.

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The tile details of the pillars.

This was taken outside the Saifuddin Mosque.
Before entering the mosque, we to remove our footwear and we have to wear the long black dress and women have to wear it along with a headdress called Hijab.
Once inside the mosque, no one is allowed to take pictures. Non-believers can only step foot on a red carpet in a very limited area.
There you will see jaw-dropping intricate designs and colorful stained glasses spread across the ceiling.

Loving Life;
zoë 

Rhinestone Eyes

FASHION  .  FASHION .  FASHION

This was taken at Labuan Island, Malaysia while we were waiting for our ride to Brunei. The weather was fine and the sun was gentle at 7 in the morning. As I stood in the middle of the parking lot, I can see thru my thrifted shades people whispering at each other and staring at me. It's a sign that they don' t normally see a person wearing bright colored top standing at this beautiful spot where am at. 

top: Bench, undershirt: Guess, pants: Mengqisi, cross necklace: Oxygen, scarf: gifted by my sister, shoes: Underground, watchstrap: Aldo

Bag I bought at a souvenir shop in Malaysia for around RM36.00 ($12.00) in a faux horse leather.

This was taken somewhere in the streets of Brunei.

Since my friends were busy having their money exchanged, I decided to cross the street and have my picture taken of course. I love my scarf gifted by my sister, it's stretchable. You can make put around your neck, wear it as a bandana, on your wrist, a belt or even a scarf on your bag!

Loving Life;

zoë