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Malaysia – the rival of the Vietnam national team in the 2018 AFF Cup finals not only boasts the famous Petronas Twin Towers, the Bukit Jalil National Stadium known as a ‘fiery cauldron’ witnessing various AFF Cup editions, but also impresses international visitors with a large number of unique and beautiful mosques, reminiscent of fairy tales.
Admire 9 stunning mosques in Malaysia resembling a land of ‘one thousand and one nights’
Islam is the official religion in this country. Therefore, Muslim mosques in Malaysia are equally fascinating spiritual tourist attractions as temples in Myanmar or Thailand.
1. Masjid Jamek – Kuala Lumpur
Masjid Jamek Mosque, also known as the Friday Mosque, was built in 1907 in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, where the first leg final match between Vietnam and Malaysia took place.
This structure is one of the most ancient Muslim mosques in Malaysia, peacefully located near the Klang and Gombak rivers. The architecture of Muslim mosques combines Moorish, Islamic, and Mughal cultures.
From the Bukit Jalil National Stadium (Kuala Lumpur), enthusiastic fans following the Vietnamese national team only need about 20 minutes by taxi or public transportation to visit the Jamek Mosque.
2. Putra – Putrajaya
Located approximately 23 km south of the capital Kuala Lumpur, Putra Mosque is one of the most visited landmarks in Putrajaya. This location is also very close to where the first leg final match of the AFF Cup took place, making it easily accessible for Vietnamese fans and tourists to reach the Putra Muslim mosque by public transportation.
This Muslim mosque blends modern and traditional designs, combining Malaysian, Persian, and Arab Muslim architectural details.
3. Federal Territory Muslim Mosque – Kuala Lumpur
Muslim mosque Federal Territory is located near the Government office complex in Kuala Lumpur. The design of this mosque is heavily influenced by Turkish Muslim architecture.
Inside the structure are 22 transparent domes. Every day, about 17,000 Muslim devotees visit the mosque to hold prayer sessions. This location is also very close to the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, about 23 km away, taking half an hour to travel.
4. Malacca Straits – Bandar Hilir
Malacca Straits is a prominent Muslim mosque located on the coast of Melaka in Bandar Hilir. The main dome of the mosque is designed in Middle Eastern style, and the four corner towers are decorated in traditional Malaysian style. Malacca Straits is adorned with colorful lights in the evening, creating a magical fairy-tale-like scene.
If tourists visiting Malaysia for the first leg final match want to visit this location, it will take about 2 hours to travel 140 km by coach, train, or domestic flights in Malaysia.
5. Kota Kinabalu City Mosque – Kota Kinabalu
This mosque features modern Muslim architectural design with entirely white paint and artificial lagoon surrounding. The mosque can accommodate up to 12,000 worshipers.
Visitors here can take a boat ride around the lagoon, admiring the enchanting beauty of the stunning Muslim structure. If you're not of the Islamic faith, remember to visit the mosque before prayer time.
This location is about 3,700 km away from the Kuala Lumpur city center, so it's only suitable for travelers who truly have ample time to explore and enjoy this country.
6. Crystal – Terengganu
Crystal Muslim Mosque boasts the most unique architecture in Malaysia with a breathtaking exterior. Situated in the Islamic Heritage Park on Wan Man artificial island in Terengganu. The mosque's structure is made of steel, glass, and crystal, blending Moorish and Gothic architecture.
The sparkling glass domes inside, along with the large crystal chandeliers shining brightly in the main prayer hall. The roof of this mosque can change colors to pink, green, gold, and blue at night due to the lighting technology used. This location is approximately 456 km away from the venue of the AFF Cup final.
7. Al-Bukhary – Kedah
Located in Alor Setar, Kedah, Al-Bukhary Mosque is part of the Al-Bukhary complex. The beautiful interior and exterior of Al-Bukhary Mosque are inspired by mosques in Iran and Turkey. The five-layered onion dome gate depicts the five pillars of Islam.
Al-Bukhary Muslim Mosque is about 450 km away from the Kuala Lumpur city center. With approximately 7 hours of travel, you can visit here if you want to explore more of Malaysia's beauty after the AFF Cup final.
8. Ubudiah – Perak
Ubudiah Mosque stands out with its vibrant yellow dome and octagonal overall architecture, a sacred place for Muslims in Perak, especially in Kuala Kangsar (Perak). This location is very close to residential areas and particularly close to the Royal Mausoleum area, so it attracts many tourists. The path to the main prayer hall is surrounded by lush greenery.
Visitors will be amazed by the decorative motifs at the main entrance of Ubudiah Mosque. From the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, it takes about 3 hours and more than 260 km of travel to reach this location.
9. Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz – Shah Alam
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque due to its magnificent domes and blue stained glass windows. With its large dome and minarets, this is considered the largest mosque in Southeast Asia. The architecture of this area combines modern and traditional elements, blending Middle Eastern and Malaysian cultures.
Source: Bich Phuong/ Zing News
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourDecember 12, 2018
