Department of Cultural Affairs

Taipei Grand Mosque

The Taipei Grand Mosque is Taiwan’s most important Islamic structure, and the center of the Muslim faith on Taiwan. At the time of its construction, Taiwan enjoyed frequent exchanges with a number of Middle Eastern allies. Built according to a proposal by then Minister of Foreign Affairs Ye Gong-chao and through joint funding by several friendly Muslim countries, it was designed by the architect Yang Chuo-cheng. A number of Muslim leaders and foreign dignitaries from countries around the world have worshipped here when visiting Taiwan. It stands as a unique cultural landmark of Taipei.
This mosque reflects the special cultural features and the spirit of Islam. Its exterior design incorporates such architectural elements as the traditional dome, colonnade and minaret. The building’s layout includes a reception hall, prayer hall, side arcades, offices, library, ablution hall and gardens. The expansive prayer hall, with an interior height and width of 15 meters, can accommodate a large congregation. Islamic architecture does not use representational depictions of animals. Instead, botanical and geometric patterns constitute the building’s decorative motifs, expressing a sense of elegant tranquility..