LONG XUYEN — The construction of the Long Xuyen Mosque in Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, Vietnam, has reached 86% completion as of October 2025. According to the report released in the third week of October, the mosque is expected to be completed within three weeks from the report’s publication date.
The construction of the dome, minaret, and elevator has reached 54% progress and is running smoothly, with completion expected within two weeks. Remaining tasks for these sections include painting and wall installation.
Other pending construction work includes floor tiling and door installation, electrical and sanitation equipment installation, as well as final finishing and site cleaning.
This project, a symbol of collaboration between the Muslim communities of Indonesia and Vietnam, is currently facing significant cost overruns. As of October 2025, the total expenditure has reached 98% of the initial project budget, amounting to 4,226,810,000 VND.
Due to rising construction costs, the project now requires an additional 515,050,000 VND to complete the remaining work. This brings the total projected cost to 4,831,050,000 VND, exceeding the original budget by approximately 12%.
Several factors have contributed to the budget increase. First, the rise in construction material prices and labor costs in Vietnam is estimated at 9% of the initial project value.
Second, the inclusion of specific Islamic architectural elements and intricate decorative details requiring high-level craftsmanship and special materials imported from other cities added another 3% to the initial cost. Third, the project experienced a three-month delay while awaiting official approval from local authorities.
The project team also faces an urgent decision regarding additional facilities not included in the original budget—such as air conditioning or fans, and the construction of walkways—which would further increase the total cost.
Once completed, the Long Xuyen Mosque is expected to stand as a cornerstone of halal cooperation between Indonesia and Vietnam, provided that the remaining funding needs are met.
“We hope the construction of this mosque can be completed soon and put to use,” said Azhar Rizal, staff member of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Vietnam.