by webmaster | Jun 12, 2026 | Christianity
History Immanuel Baptist Church is one of Yangon’s oldest and most significant religious institutions, standing as a beacon of faith in the vibrant heart of the city. Established during the colonial era, the church has an enduring legacy of service and spiritual...
by webmaster | Jun 12, 2026 | Religious Others
History Built in 1914 on 29th Street, the Shree Jain Shwetamber Murtipujak Temple is the only Jain temple in Myanmar. Jainism, one of India’s oldest religions, is founded on principles of non-violence and strict vegetarianism. During the colonial era, the Jain...
by webmaster | Jun 12, 2026 | Islam
History Due to its central location, the Bengali Sunni Jameh Mosque is one of Yangon’s largest and most popular Islamic landmarks. Built in the 19th century, with some records dating back to an earlier structure in 1862, it was founded by immigrants from East Bengal...
by webmaster | Jun 12, 2026 | Hinduism
History The Shri Kali Temple, located on Konzedan Street, was built in 1871 by Tamil immigrants. According to historical census data, during the 1870s, the Indian population in Yangon grew from 15,000 to over 60,000 within a decade, while the local population of...
by webmaster | Jun 11, 2026 | Islam
History The Cholia Jamay Mosque, situated on the corner of Bo Sun Pet Street and Mahabandoola Road, began as a simple timber mosque in 1856. The first masonry structure was built in 1872, but the current grand edifice was erected in 1936. The term “Cholia” traces its...
