Crystal Mosque
The Crystal Mosque or Masjid Kristal is a mosque in Wan Man, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. A grand structure made of steel, glass and crystal, the mosque is located at the Islamic Heritage Park on the island of Wan Man. The mosque was constructed between 2006 and 2008, and was officially inaugurated on 8 February 2008 by the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu. It has the capacity to accommodate over 1,500 worshipers at a time.[1][2]
Crystal Mosque | |
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Masjid Kristal | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Branch/tradition | Sunni |
Location | |
Location | Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia |
Shown within Kuala Terengganu | |
Geographic coordinates | 5.322224°N 103.120571°E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Sanderson Design Group and AHS Architects. |
Type | mosque |
Style | Islamic Architecture Mughal Architecture |
Date established | 2008, February |
Groundbreaking | 2006 |
Construction cost | $80 Millions, |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 1,500 |
Dome(s) | 9 Large Domes and 51 Small Domes. |
Minaret(s) | 4 |
Gallery
- Crystal Mosque
- Crystal Mosque
- Interior view of Crystal Mosque, Terengganu
References
Further reading
- (in Malay) Pembinaan TTI Dan Masjid Kristal Jadi Mercu Tanda Umat Islam. BERNAMA. 8 February 2008, 21:34 MST.
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