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Oldest Philippine mosque stands witness to centuries of Islamic heritage

  • Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Mosque was built by Arab trader in 1380, according to folktales
  • It is the oldest known mosque in the Philippines and one of the earliest in Southeast Asia
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