The Dansalan Bato Ali Mosque (Masjid Dansalan Bato Ali) is a mosque in Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines.
| Dansalan Bato Ali Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masjid Dansalan Bato Ali | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Marawi, Lanao del Sur |
| Country | Philippines |
  Shown within Mindanao mainland .svg) Dansalan Bato Ali Mosque (Philippines) | |
| Administration | Marawi Sultanate League |
| Geographic coordinates | 7°59′52″N 124°17′34″E / 7.99765°N 124.29287°E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1950s |
| Completed | 1950s (initial building) 1980 (reconstruction) 2023 (reconstruction) |
| Demolished | 2020 |
History
editPrior structures
editThe original structure of the mosque, formerly known as the Bato Ali Mosque was built sometime in the 1950s, which was burned and converted to a cemetery during the martial law period. The mosque was rebuilt with reconstruction works finished in 1980.[1]
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During the siege of Marawi in May 2017, the mosque was among the structures captured by ISIL affiliated Maute group militants.[2][3] Philippine government forces regained control of the city but several structures including the Bato Mosque was left heavily damaged after the battle.
The Bato Mosque was declared structurally unsound and it was deemed that it would be more feasible to demolish the structure and reconstruct a new one in its place.[1] The Task Force Bangon Marawi will lead the demolition and reconstruction and Maranao architects were hired for the project.[4] The move had consent from the Marawi Sultanate League, the administrating body of the mosque representing Lanao area's non-sovereign sultanates.[5]
Demolition work of the current structure was set to begin on July 20, 2020.[1]
Current structure
editThe current structure of the mosque was built following the aftermath of the Marawi siege. It was inaugurated on May 17, 2023.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c Gallardo, Froilan (July 16, 2020). "Mosque where hostages were kept during Marawi siege to be demolished". MindaNews. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- ^ Fonbuena, Carmela (September 29, 2017). "Bodies, firearms retrieved from former Maute stronghold". Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- ^ Glang, Hader (September 17, 2017). "Philippines: Govt troops retake historical mosque". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- ^ "Reconstruction of Marawi's Dansalan Bato Mosque gives new hope for Maranaos". Philippine Information Agency. July 17, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- ^ "More private firms help rebuild Marawi mosques". Manila Standard. July 17, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- ^ "TFBM, LGU Marawi inaugurate Masjid Dansalan". Philippine Information Agency. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.