10 Most Beautiful Mosques in Malaysia
A multicultural Muslim country with over 61.3% if its population practicing Islam, Malaysia is furnished with countless majestic places of worship - particularly mosques in all shapes and forms. Each mosque has distinct architecture representing different Islamic design elements. In the following list, you can find a compilation of the most stunning mosques you must visit in Malaysia!
Read also: Malaysia's Most Iconic Mosque: Masjid Putra Putrajaya
Visitor tips:
There is a free guided tour known as the Masjid Tour Programme (MTP) that runs everyday from 10am to 6pm, where visitors are allowed to ask questions concerning the mosque and the religion in general.
Website: https://www.masjidwilayah.gov.my
Tel: +603-6201 8791
Address: Jalan Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Kompleks Kerajaan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Visitor tips:
The fastest and most convenient way to reach Putrajaya is via the KLIA express train service from KL Sentral.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/masjidputra
Tel: +603-8888 5678
Address: Persiaran Persekutuan, Presint 1, 62502 Putrajaya
Visitor tips:
Mosque is only accessible to Muslims on Fridays.
Website: https://www.mssaas.gov.my
Tel: +603-5519 9988
Address: Persiaran Masjid St., Sekysen 14, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
Visitor tips:
Visit the mosque in the evening for an enchanting sight where the lake mirrors the mosque through a breathtaking reflection.
Website: https://mbkt.terengganu.gov.my/en/visitors/places-interest/tengku-tengah-zaharah-mosque
Tel: +609-617 4867
Address: Kuala Ibai Lagoon, 20400 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
Visitor tips:
Non-Muslims are only allowed to visit the mosque outside of praying hours.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/mbrkotakinabalu
Tel: +608-843 5891
Address: Jalan Teluk Likas, Kampung Likas, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Visitor tips:
Non-Muslims are only allowed to visit the mosque outside of praying hours.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/masjidkapitankeling
Tel: +604-261 4215
Address: 14, Jalan Buckingham, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Fun fact:
The mosque was named after Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary, a billionaire who funded the construction of the mosque.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/masjidalbukharypage
Tel: +604-733 3288
Address: Jalan Langgar, Kedah, Bandar Alor Setar, 05450 Alor Setar, Kedah
Visitor tips:
Visit the mosque during the night when its domes and minarets are lit up in different hues.
Website: https://www.tti.com.my/park/crystal-mosque
Tel: +609-627 1111
Address: Pulau Wan Man, 21000 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
Visitor tips:
To get the best picture of the mosque, try to find a higher spot for an aerial view of the architecture from above.
Website: https://www.arkib.gov.my/web/guest/masjid-ubudiah
Address: Jalan Istana, 33000 Kuala Kangsar, Perak
Visitor tips:
Non-Muslims are only allowed to visit outside of prayer times.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Masjid-Selat-Melaka-169569829739474
Address: Jalan Merdeka, Taman Pulau Melaka, 75000 Melaka
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Read also: Malaysia's Most Iconic Mosque: Masjid Putra Putrajaya
10 Most Beautiful Mosques in Malaysia
Federal Territory Mosque, Kuala Lumpur
Known locally as Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan, the Ottomon-Malay design of this mosque is largely influenced by Turkey's Blue Mosque and India's Taj Mahal. Made up of 22 domes, two minaret towers, exquisite calligraphy carvings and an aesthetic garden surrounded by a moat, the Federal Territory Mosque has the capacity to accommodate up to 17,000 worshippers.Visitor tips:
There is a free guided tour known as the Masjid Tour Programme (MTP) that runs everyday from 10am to 6pm, where visitors are allowed to ask questions concerning the mosque and the religion in general.
Website: https://www.masjidwilayah.gov.my
Tel: +603-6201 8791
Address: Jalan Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Kompleks Kerajaan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
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Federal Territory Mosque, Kuala Lumpur |
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Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur |
Putra Mosque, Putrajaya
Occasionally called the Pink Mosque, the Putra Mosque fronts the beautiful man-made Putrajaya Lake and has a design that gracefully combines modernity and tradition. Being the most frequented landmark in Putrajaya, it is inspired by the Sheikh Omar Mosque in Baghdad, carrying Malaysian, Persian and Arabian details, while its signature pink dome is made out of pink granite and five tier minarets representing the five pillars of Islam.Visitor tips:
The fastest and most convenient way to reach Putrajaya is via the KLIA express train service from KL Sentral.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/masjidputra
Tel: +603-8888 5678
Address: Persiaran Persekutuan, Presint 1, 62502 Putrajaya
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Putra Mosque, Putrajaya |
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Masjid Putra Putrajaya |
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, Selangor
Located in Shah Alam, the state mosque of Selangor claimed the title as the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia. It is more commonly known as the Blue Mosque thanks to its grand blue dome and blue window panels. Its main dome and walls is perfected with detailed Arabic calligraphy while the wooden pulpit is carved by local craftsmen from Kelantan.Visitor tips:
Mosque is only accessible to Muslims on Fridays.
Website: https://www.mssaas.gov.my
Tel: +603-5519 9988
Address: Persiaran Masjid St., Sekysen 14, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
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Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, Selangor |
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Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah |
Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque, Terengganu
Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque is Malaysia's first ever floating mosque. It consists of traditional Malay and Moorish elements with a clean and bold white exterior.Visitor tips:
Visit the mosque in the evening for an enchanting sight where the lake mirrors the mosque through a breathtaking reflection.
Website: https://mbkt.terengganu.gov.my/en/visitors/places-interest/tengku-tengah-zaharah-mosque
Tel: +609-617 4867
Address: Kuala Ibai Lagoon, 20400 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
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Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque, Terengganu |
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Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah |
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Sabah
With a more contemporary design, the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque follows the motif of the Nabaqi Mosque in Medina. Both white and elaborate, the spectacular mosque is surrounded by a man-made lagoon where paddle boat rides operate, and is capable of accommodating up to 12,000 worshipers.Visitor tips:
Non-Muslims are only allowed to visit the mosque outside of praying hours.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/mbrkotakinabalu
Tel: +608-843 5891
Address: Jalan Teluk Likas, Kampung Likas, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu |
Kapitan Keling Mosque, Pulau Pinang
Built by the first Indian Muslim settlers in Penang back in 1801, the Kapitan Keling Mosque is the largest mosque in Georgetown. With distinct golden domes imprint with Mughal designs and windows bearing geometrical floral patterns, this impressive mosque possesses a Indian-Islamic architecture and form.Visitor tips:
Non-Muslims are only allowed to visit the mosque outside of praying hours.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/masjidkapitankeling
Tel: +604-261 4215
Address: 14, Jalan Buckingham, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Kapitan Keling Mosque, Pulau Pinang |
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Masjid Kapitan Keling |
Al-Bukhary Mosque, Kedah
Located within the Al-Bukhary Complex in Alor Setar, Kedah, the Al-Bukary Mosque features Iranian and Turkish designs and has a five-layered archway depicting the five pillars of Islam. At the entrance to the mosque, there is an impressive reflecting pool adorned with exquisite Arabesque motifs.Fun fact:
The mosque was named after Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary, a billionaire who funded the construction of the mosque.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/masjidalbukharypage
Tel: +604-733 3288
Address: Jalan Langgar, Kedah, Bandar Alor Setar, 05450 Alor Setar, Kedah
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Al-Bukhary Mosque, Kedah |
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Masjid Al-Bukhary Alor Setar |
Crystal Mosque, Terengganu
Considered as one of the most unique mosque in Malaysia, the Crystal Mosque in Terengganu is located within the Islamic Heritage Park on the Wan Man island. Made completely out of crystal, glass and steel, the structure underpins Gothic and Moorish details.Visitor tips:
Visit the mosque during the night when its domes and minarets are lit up in different hues.
Website: https://www.tti.com.my/park/crystal-mosque
Tel: +609-627 1111
Address: Pulau Wan Man, 21000 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
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Crystal Mosque, Terengganu |
Ubudiah Mosque, Perak
A holy and sacred site for the Muslims in Perak, this distinctly shaped octagonal mosque with a magnificent golden dome and striking minarets has become a top attraction in Kuala Kangsar - Perak's very own royal town. It has a Indo-Saracenic architecture, and was built during the reign of Sultan Idris Murshidul Adzam Shah (hence known as the Royal Mosque).Visitor tips:
To get the best picture of the mosque, try to find a higher spot for an aerial view of the architecture from above.
Website: https://www.arkib.gov.my/web/guest/masjid-ubudiah
Address: Jalan Istana, 33000 Kuala Kangsar, Perak
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Masjid Ubudiah, Perak |
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Ubudiah Mosque, Perak |
Malacca Straits Mosque, Melaka
Floating and built on stilts off the shores of Melaka, this mosque doubles as a patrol to watch over ships and watercraft over the Straits. It has a dome with Middle Eastern influences and façade decorated with Islamic motifs.Visitor tips:
Non-Muslims are only allowed to visit outside of prayer times.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Masjid-Selat-Melaka-169569829739474
Address: Jalan Merdeka, Taman Pulau Melaka, 75000 Melaka
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Malacca Straits Mosque |
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Masjid Selat Melaka |
Visiting any of these beautiful mosques in Malaysia soon? Upload your photo on Instagram and include the hashtag #rollinggrace for a chance to be featured!
It is an informative post.
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ReplyDeleteWow these mosque is so beautiful. Wish to travel again and visit some of them.
ReplyDeletememang cantik semuanya. pernah pergi few masjid saja. suka jenis masjid lama macam masjid jamek. ukiran dia unik sangat
ReplyDeleteAll the mosques look so glorious and beautiful. The design and architecture are amazing to say the least. Glad to know that our Malaccan mosque is included in the list.
ReplyDeleteCantik-cantik masjid di Malaysia ni. Tak jemu nak tengok. And you captured really good photos too 😃
ReplyDeleteMasjid Zaharah kedah tak masuk dalam list eh? Tengok macam cantik juga, yg lain2 dh pernah sampai da kecuali sabah
ReplyDeleteDalam semua tu baru 2 masjid pernah dikunjungi insyaAllah jika ads kesempatan akan berkunjung.
ReplyDeleteImpressive! I've never been inside any of these mosques actually. Only saw some of them from the outside.
ReplyDeletesemua cantik2 masjidnya. yang paling dekat dengan sisyat masjid shah alam laa :-)
ReplyDeletetapi kalo masjid sendayan masuk list antara masjid cantik pun best juga :-)
I hope that I will get to travel the country again and visit some of the mosques that you've mentioned here. I have yet to visit Federal Mosque too but always go to the two in Putrajaya.
ReplyDeleteI applaud your photog skills - beautifully capturing beauty in each piece.
memang cantik2 belaka. kalau saya, ada beberapa masjid lain yang patut tersenarai dalam senarai ini jugak sebab memang cantik dan indah :)
ReplyDeleteCantiknya semua masjid. Ada beberapa yang belum Ruby lawati. Setiap kali ke masjid ni, rasa beruntung jik rumah berdekaan masjid. Rindu dulu-dulu ke masjid. Sekarang pandemik, tengok gambar Grace ni dapat mengubat rindu.
ReplyDeleteYang belum i jejak, mesjid Sabah, Penang dan Kedah tu.. lain lama dulu pernah pergi dah.. di Johor pun ada juga, Mesjid Abu Bakar :)
ReplyDeleteVisited few of the mosques before and some are really new to me... (Y) lovely to see these structures not only for religion purpose but also the art incorporated in it..
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