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
Masjid Kristal
Outside view of mosque in the evening.
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
Location
LocationKuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
Crystal Mosque is located in Kuala Terengganu
Crystal Mosque
Shown within Kuala Terengganu
Geographic coordinates5.322224°N 103.120571°E / 5.322224; 103.120571
Architecture
Architect(s)Sanderson Design Group and AHS Architects.
Typemosque
StyleIslamic Architecture
Mughal Architecture
Date established2008, February
Groundbreaking2006
Construction cost$80 Millions,
Specifications
Capacity1,500
Dome(s)9 Large Domes and 51 Small Domes.
Minaret(s)4

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