Kudi Charoenphat
Kudi Charoenphat is a Mosque of Muslim Shia sect or Chao Sen in Thai perception, it was built during the reign of King Phutthayotfa Chulalok by Phraya Chula Ratchamontri II since early Rattanakosin era.
The second mosque after Kudi Luang is located by Bang Luang Canal, also known as Bangkok Yai Canal side close to Charoenphat Bridge. Formerly called Kudi Lang because it was located on the south of Kudi Bon which was situated on Chao Phraya River bank close to the Phra Racha Wang Derm, the monastery's name has been changed to the present one since the reign of King Vajiravudh when Charoenphat Bridge was constructed. The Building was built in Manila-styled and gingerbread, decorated with beautiful fretworks.
Nowadays, Charoenphat area is the most populated quarter of Chao Sen Muslims. The area is annually used by Chao Sen Shia sect Muslims in the religious ceremony in Muharram.
For the word "Kudi" or "Kadi", as defined by the Royal Institute Dictionary means "The cottage of priest, monk and meaning place of worship of Islam Shia sect".
