SIMUNUL:CRADLE OF ISLAM IN THE PHILIPPINES

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February 9th 2010

Published: February 21st 2010

Today I am off to visit another island called Simunul, where apparently an ancient missionary of Islam was buried, Sheikh Makhdum is his name.The first Muslims in the Philippines are said to have arrived at Simunul. The first Mosque in the Philippines was Built here by Sheik Karimul Makhdum. This Mosque is called The Sheik Karimal Makdum Mosque. Inside this mosque stands 4 hags where it is repaint... Read Full Entry

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Simunul

Municipal hall

Simunul

tree with lots of monkeys

swimming hole

pier

pier

volleyball

flying fish

kids selling flying fish

dirty kitchen

my bed

rain water storage

stored rain water

Barangay chairman of Doh-tong

Simunul

Chairman's house

Simunul

where I slept the night

Simunul

pier

22nd February 2010

Josevich
Josevich

scary.
i didnt know it was safe to travel in tawi tawi. this might be good for thrill seekers though. the people sound incredibly hospitable. it doesnt get more "off the beaten path" than this. i admire your courage.

30th June 2010

Al-Rhafat Itum Sapie
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VISIT SIMUNUL
Based on your write up or story about Simunul particularly the Tubig-Indangan or Bohe Indangan hoping that more tourist like you will came to visit Simunul Municipality so that they will explore the culture of Sama Tribe living thereat and tour the marvelous tourist spots. I hope more people will came to Simunul for tourist purposes which they will not repent in spending money after exploring the simunul Island, I can assure them.

9th December 2010

fath
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can i get diz picture?.... i'll display it in ,My FB

26th April 2011

abdurahman m siddik
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my home land simunul
salam i was grow up in simunul,

13th January 2013

Diwani Sappayani Kamlian
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The beauty of Simunul
I didn't know that Simunul is a beautiful island.I want to visit the place someday Inshaallah .And i'd like to see the masjed of shiekh makdum and his tomb.i'm happy to see some of the view of simunul.Thanks for posting some of your shots.

8th June 2013

Alex Regado
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Trip to Simunul
We also went to Simunul island last May 29, 2013 with my officemate Jayson and PNP students at PPSC off-campus at Bongao. We use a PNP Maritime speedboat headed to the island so fast that we reach it almost just half an hour. We visit the Sheik Makhdum Mosque and his grave behind the mosque. People are friendly and Sheik Makhdum descendant are there taking care of their beloved forebears.

12th July 2013

prince alyanz
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simunul nice view
we love shaik makdum

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