Mosques of Malaysia

Mosques are holy places in the Muslim tradition, this is where the followers of Islam come for prayers. Islam is one of the most common religions, because mosques are built around the world, and beauty is not inferior to one another. In addition to its magnificence and grandeur, many of them are witnesses of historical events. The mosques of Malaysia occupy pride of place in a long list of all the beauties of this country.

List of main mosques in Malaysia

So, before you are the most famous and interesting mosques of this Islamic state:

1. Negara (Masjid Negara) - the national mosque of Kuala Lumpur , the construction of which ended in 1965. It is the main spiritual center of the country and a symbol of Islam. In architecture, modern motifs and traditional Islamic ones are mixed. An unusual ribbed roof resembles a half-open umbrella. Initially, the roof was faced with pink tiles, but after the reconstruction it was replaced with a blue-green color. An elegant detail is a minaret with a height of 73 m, but the most outstanding part of the mosque is the main prayer hall. Luxuriously decorated, it is decorated with massive lamps and stunning beauty stained glass windows. The building has a capacity of more than 8 thousand people. The territory is surrounded by gardens with fountains in white marble pools.
2. Wilayah Persekutuan (Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan) - a mosque built in the city in 2000. In the architectural design, the Turkish style is mainly involved. The presence of 22 domes makes the mosque unique in its kind. Also it is the most visited by tourists and guests of the city.
3. The Masjid Jamek Mosque is the oldest in Kuala Lumpur, built in 1909 at the junction of two rivers. Before the construction of the skyscrapers, its canopies were visible at a great distance. The structure is very beautiful: white and red minarets, numerous towers, 3 cream domes and openwork arcades make an unforgettable impression.
4. Putra (Masjid Putra) - Putrajaya mosque, construction was completed in 1999. The main material for the construction was pink granite. The prayer hall is supported by 12 columns, which are the main support of the huge dome with a diameter of 36 m. The 116-meter minaret crowns the whole ensemble of the mosque. Interior decoration vies with the beauty of the facade. The whole complex can accommodate about 10 thousand pilgrims. $ 18 million was spent on the construction of the "pink pearl" of Putrajaya.
5. The Masjid Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin is also located in Putrajaya, the construction was completed in 2004. The overall construction of this unusual mosque lacks solid walls, which allows the space to be blown by the winds. A special feature of the inner room is the presence of swimming pools, waterfalls and fountains, which are pleasantly refreshed in exhausting hot weather.
6. Zahir (Masjid Zahir) - the most revered mosque in the country is located in the city ​​of Alor Setar . The construction was completed in 1912. The architectural style of the building is unique, for good reason it is one of the 10 most beautiful mosques in the world. Every year, there is a festival of reading the Koran. The Mint of Kazakhstan even issued a silver coin depicting the Zahir mosque.
7. The Crystal Mosque (Abidin Masjid) is located in Kuala Terengganu , where it is located on the territory of the Islamic Heritage Park. The construction was completed in 2008, the prayer hall accommodates about 1,500 people. The modern building is made of reinforced concrete, covered with a mirror glass. An interesting feature is that the mosque has a backlight of 7 colors, changing alternately.
8. The floating mosque (Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque) is the most famous in Kuala Terengganu. A snow-white temple with a high minaret is installed on special pontoons. In the morning hours the mosque is especially beautiful: it seems that it hovers over the water.
9. The Sultan Mosque of Salahuddin Abdul Aziz (Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz) - it is also called the Blue Mosque. Located in Shah Alam , the capital of the state of Selangor, and is the largest in the country. The construction was completed in 1988. The architectural style is a mixture of modern and traditional Malaysian. A distinctive feature of the mosque is one of the largest domes in the world, its diameter is 57 m, and height is 106.7 m. The windows of the mosque have a blue color, which is especially beautiful in flooding rooms and rooms on a sunny day. The complex is complemented by 4 minarets with a height of 142.3 m and a fabulous garden with fountains.
10. Mosque Asi-Syakirin (Masjid Asy-Syakirin) - is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the construction was completed in 1998. The architectural style is a mixture of the traditions of the east. Minarets here replace loudspeakers. The peculiarity of the mosque is that anyone can visit it, regardless of religion or nationality.
11. The Ubudiah Mosque - or a vow mosque, was built in 1915 in Kuala Kangsar for the sultan Perak Idris Murshidul Adzam Shah I, who gave the floor to build the most beautiful mosque in the world. He kept it, and the mosque is more like a palace from Arabian fairy tales.