Masjid Zahir, Malaysia

In Kedah, Malaysia has placed an outstanding and unusual Zahir Mosque. It adores people with one its façade. The stone walls of the mosque are beige and the cupolas are the rich black. This combination is quite rare among modern mosques. The mosque has a rich historical past. It was built in 1912 and placed on the territory of more than 11,5 thousand square meters. The main decoration of the building is five huge black cupolas that symbolize the main principles of Islam.

The prayer hall area is 350 square meters. It is surrounded with marvellous verandas with attics. The mosque is situated in a significant historical place, earlier there was a burial ground where the warriors of Kedah were buried. They died protecting their own city form the aggressors the Siamese in 1821.

For locals and Muslim people from other states Zahir Mosque isn’t just a crucial religious monument but also a real cultural centre. Every year there holds the festival of Quran reciters. Guests from the whole world join this festival. Experienced tourists prefer to adore with the architectural masterpiece in the evening when the building is decorated with a marvellous lightning. The interior of the most beautiful mosques isn’t very luxurious, it is made in white and blue colours. The walls and the ceiling are delicately decorated with art paintings. On the floor, you will see a large decorated with patterns carpet. Next - Eyup Sultan Camii