- Address: Kuala Ibai, 20400, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, 20400 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu,
- Malaysia
- Phone: +60 9 617 4867
- Date of construction: 1995.
One of the most famous sights of South-East Asia is a floating mosque near the city of Terengganu ( Malaysia ). It is located in the bay of Kuala Ibay, near the place where the river of the same name flows into the sea. The mosque is installed on special floating pontoons.
A bit of history
The floating mosque was built on the orders of the last sultan Terengganu, Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah. Construction began in 1991, and was completed in 1995, and the sultan personally participated in the procedure for the grand opening of the mosque. The official name of the Floating Mosque was in honor of the deceased mother of the Sultan.
Appearance
The main feature of the structure is that the mosque is located on a natural pond - the lake (hence the name "floating"). In fact, the building, of course, does not float, but stands on special platforms.
The mosque is built in a mixed style: the tendencies inherent in traditional Moorish architecture are clearly visible, however, modern motifs are also visible in its appearance. The building is made of marble; it is decorated with mosaic panels. Ceramics is also used.
The area of the Floating Mosque in Terengganu (Malaysia) is 1372 square meters. m, it can simultaneously be up to 2 thousand people. The prayer hall accommodates up to a thousand people. The height of the minaret is 30 m. Next to the mosque there is a parking for 400 cars. The mosque also houses a shop and a small library.
How to see the floating mosque?
Before Kuala-Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur, you can fly by air for 55 minutes or drive by car on the E8 for 4.5 hours. One of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia is located about 4 km from the center of Terengganu; You can get to it along the coast, passing from the Sultan's palace in a southerly direction about 8 km.