The Floating Mosque.. A distinctive Islamic icon in Malaysia

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - The floating mosque in Malaysia, which bears the official name "Tengku Tengah Zahra Mosque", was built in a unique way on a floating platform at the mouth of the Trengganu River.. It is one of the most beautiful mosques in the world thanks to its modern design and creative idea.

The mosque was officially opened in 1995 and was built by order of one of the sultans of the Malaysian state of Terengganu, the late Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah.

The mosque has become an important religious and tourist landmark, beautiful and distinctive for this beautiful state and famous for its natural features. In its bright white design, it combines contemporary architecture and Islamic artistic style with local touches reflected in marble and ceramics.

If you visit the city of Kuala Terengganu, which is 450 km from the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, you can head towards the beautiful Tenko Tingh Zahra Mosque located on Sultan Mahmoud Street, 4 km from the city center.

The mosque overlooks Lake Kinnear, which is one of the largest artificial lakes in Malaysia and even southeast Asia. In the middle of the lake there are natural hills and rocks that have become like artificial islands. There are 335 islands that make the lake more beautiful and attractive.