The Perlis State Mosque ( ms, Masjid Negeri Perlis) is a
mosque
A mosque (; from ar, مَسْجِد, masjid, ; literally "place of ritual prostration"), also called masjid, is a place of prayer for Muslims. Mosques are usually covered buildings, but can be any place where prayers ( sujud) are performed, ...
in
Arau
Arau is the royal capital of Perlis, Malaysia with a population of around 20,000. The red-roofed Istana (Royal Palace) is a mixture of colonial and pseudo-Moorish architectural styles.
This town is the disembarkation point for visitors travell ...
,
Perlis
Perlis, ( Northern Malay: ''Peghelih''), also known by its honorific title Perlis Indera Kayangan, is the smallest state in Malaysia by area and population. Located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it borders the Thai provinces o ...
,
Malaysia
Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two r ...
. It is the state and royal mosque of Perlis.
History
The mosque was built in 1972 on the site of the
Old Arau Mosque used to stand.
Arau Royal Mosque
Architecture
The mosque has a modern architecture style with Moorish influence. The floor is made of marble covered with carpet. It is capable of accommodating 7,000 worshipers. Its upper floor is dedicated for female prayer hall.
See also
*
Islam in Malaysia
Islam in Malaysia is represented by the Shafi‘i school of Sunni jurisprudence.
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List of mosques in Malaysia
This is a list of mosques in Malaysia.
See also
* Islam in Malaysia
* Lists of mosques
Author
*Shabbir Rifat
References
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Mosques
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References
1972 establishments in Malaysia
Arau
Mosques completed in 1972
Mosques in Perlis
Mosque buildings with domes
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