Melaka Straits Mosque
The Melaka Straits Mosque (Malay: Masjid Selat Melaka) is a mosque located on the man-made Malacca Island in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia.[1] The construction cost of the mosque was about MYR10 million.[2]
| Melaka Straits Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masjid Selat Melaka | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Malacca Island, Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia |
| Administration | Melaka Islamic Council |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic, Malay |
| Date established | 25 November 2006 |
Melaka Straits Mosque prayer hall
History
The opening ceremony was performed on 24 November 2006 by the Supreme Ruler of Malaysia (Yang di-Pertuan Agong) Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail.
Architecture
The mosque, which was built using the mix of Middle Eastern and Malay craftsmanship, looks like a floating structure if the water level is high. Two intersecting archways lead to the main entrance. Stained glass covers the space in between the arches. The mosque has a 30-metre minaret that's also used as a lighthouse.[3]
See also
References
- Masjid Selat Melaka, Masjid di Atas Laut Selat Melaka Archived 2 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- Masjid Selat Melaka
- Leong, Ewe Paik (1 June 2017). "GO: Melaka Mosques". New Straits Times. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
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