- Address: Pulau Wan Man, 21000 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
- Opening: 2008
- Phone: +60 9-627 1111
- Site: itc.gov.my
- Architectural styles: Islamic architecture, modern architecture, architecture of China
- Area of premises: 2 146 sq. M. m
- Capacity: 1500 people
- Number of minarets: 4
In the east of Malaysia , on the banks of the Trenganu River, there is a picturesque mosque. It was built in accordance with strict canons of Muslim prayer structures, but at the same time retained a unique architectural style and beauty. For a large number of mirror surfaces that change color, this mosque began to be called the Crystal (sometimes called the Crystal) mosque.
History of the mosque
The order to build this majestic structure was signed by the Malaysian king in 2006. Despite the fact that the construction of the Crystal Mosque took a lot of resources, its official opening was already in February 2008. It took place in the presence of the 13th Young Di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Trenganu Mizan Zainal Abidin.
For the fact that the Crystal Mosque in Malaysia harmoniously combines the features of traditional Islamic architecture and modernity, it was called the most unusual mosque in the world.
Design and features of the Crystal Mosque
This Muslim temple is notable for the fact that its construction used glass and iron. In the afternoon, thanks to the large amount of open space, the Crystal Mosque is filled with sunlight, which shimmers in every mirror-metal element. At night, she surprises with an iridescent internal illumination, multi-colored lights which are reflected on the smooth surface of the neighboring lake. The combination of reinforced concrete and glass structures allows to maintain a comfortable temperature inside the premises. This is especially useful in cases where thousands of parishioners gather here.
For the unusual style and thoughtful architecture, the Crystal Mosque in Malaysia is often awarded with titles:
- "The most beautiful Muslim prayer structure";
- "The largest Muslim structure in Southeast Asia";
- "One of the most amazing Muslim temples in the world."
Four minarets were erected on four sides of this religious object, one of which rises 42 m above Kuala-Trengan . During the holidays and Friday sermons, 1,500 people can be accommodated in the Crystal Mosque itself, and 10,000 people in the square in front of it. At the same time, it corresponds to all the parameters of modern buildings, therefore it is equipped with Internet and Wi-Fi.
Even at the design stage of the Crystal Mosque in Malaysia, architects have conceived the idea of creating an object that will not have analogues in the whole world. And it happened. Thanks to this temple, which seems to float on the smooth surface of the lake, sparkling with thousands of colorful lights, the flow of foreign tourists to the country increased by 15%. This is deeply religious people, pilgrims, and just tourists who want to enjoy the beauty of the sights .
How to get to the Crystal Mosque?
To see with your own eyes this unique architectural object, you need to go to the east of the mainland. The Crystal Mosque is located 450 km from the capital of Malaysia, on Won Maine Island in the city of Kuala Terengganu. Next to it is also the theme park of Islamic heritage. From Kuala Lumpur to Kuala-Trenganu, you can reach by road on the Lebuhraya Segamat, Kuantan and Lebuhraya Tun Razak roads. With the usual traffic congestion, the entire journey will take 4-6 hours. From the capital, you can also fly by planes from AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, which take off 5-8 times a day.
From the center of Kuala Terengganu to the Crystal Mosque can be reached in about 17-20 minutes, if you follow the southwest on the road number 3, Jalan Losong Feri and Jalan Kemajuan.