Popular mosques in Kota Bharu - the moment you mention a mosque, every one of us, regardless of age, knows it well. Let’s take a look at this list.
Every religion has its own house of worship. So it is with Islam, where the mosque, or surau, is the place for us to worship and devote ourselves to Allah SWT.
Since long ago, the mosque has been a gathering place for Muslims, whether for worship or for spiritual activities.
There are several popular mosques in Kota Bharu that you should visit, because each has its own uniqueness.
That’s why you shouldn’t be surprised if, these days, you see all sorts of mosque designs that have been built in our country. There are also old mosques that have been restored while retaining their original architectural features, so they look attractive and can be used by all Muslims.
Like other holiday destinations in our country, the state of Kelantan is famous not only for its appealing tourist destinations but also for its many beautiful mosques and suraus.
It has also become one of the focal points for tourists who come on holiday to Kelantan, especially those holidaying around Kota Bharu. Let us share several popular mosques in Kota Bharu. Among them are:
Masjid Muhammadi, Kota Bharu
Masjid Muhammadi is no stranger to the Muslim community in our country. It is one of the most famous mosques in our country. Masjid Muhammadi began construction in 1867, during the reign of Sultan Muhammad II.
What makes this mosque special is its design, which carries colonial-era influences and has its own clock tower. The mosque is also known as the “Great Mosque” among local residents, and was once a place where famous scholars came to impart various religious knowledge.
Among them were Tuan Tabal (1840-1891), Haji Wan Ali Kutan (1837-1912) and Tok Kenali (1868-1933).
Masjid Kampung Laut
This next mosque is one of the truly “epic” mosques in our country. Masjid Kampung Laut is the oldest mosque in our country and also the oldest in Southeast Asia. Masjid Kampung Laut began construction in the 18th century AD and has its own story and history.
Masjid Kampung Laut was built by missionaries who had sailed along the Malay archipelago to spread the teachings of Islam. They chose to land at Kampung Laut after the boat they were on sprang a leak, and after successfully landing, they decided to build a mosque, namely Masjid Kampung Laut.
Masjid Langgar
This next mosque is no less remarkable. Masjid Langgar was originally a madrasah built in 1871. But today, it has been turned into a mosque.
This mosque features the palace architecture of the old Malay sultanate era, where the mosque has a roof known as the three-tiered ‘sibling’ roof, with the tiers not touching one another.
The purpose of building it in this manner is to allow for air flow and natural lighting. On the walls of this mosque there are carvings of holy verses from the Quran.
Masjid Ar Rahman Pulau Gajah
This next mosque is no less remarkable and also has its own merits and uniqueness. Masjid Ar-Rahman is a mosque built in 2016 on a plot of waqf land. What’s interesting about this mosque is that it is made of cengal wood.
In terms of design, it combines elements from Turkey and Indonesia while at the same time still retaining Islamic elements within. Its walls are carved with verses from the Quran, which further adds to the beauty of this mosque and elevates the Islamic character within it.
In conclusion, Kota Bharu is not only the most important city in the state of Kelantan but also has a variety of mosques that can serve as tourist attractions and places to further enliven the teachings of Islam. For those of you who want to holiday in Kota Bharu and are looking for the best accommodation, Hotel Ma’Wa on Jalan Pintu Pong is located just a step from Pasar Siti Khadijah and is convenient to all the mosques above. Hotel Salaam Suites in the city centre is also a popular choice, with free breakfast and a gym, from RM 128 a night.
