Sultan Ahmad Shah State Mosque
Masjid Negeri Sultan Ahmad Shah
The state mosque of Pahang, with a blue-and-white main dome and four minarets standing beside the central lawn, a landmark of Kuantan.
The mosque was completed in 1994 and named by the Sultan of Pahang. Its main dome is blue and white, with a minaret at each of the four corners. Inside, the stained glass and chandeliers are beautiful, and it can hold about 10,000 worshippers. Non-Muslims may visit outside prayer times. Shoes must be removed at the entrance, women need to cover their heads, and the mosque can provide robes. In front of the mosque is the central lawn square, next to the Kuantan 188 Tower, so you can visit both together. Admission is free.
Opening hours
Open outside prayer times
Nearby sights
- Kuantan 188 Tower
- Kuantan River Firefly Cruise
- Tanjung Lumpur
- Teluk Cempedak
- Batu Hitam Beach
- Balok Beach
- Sungai Pandan Waterfall
- Gua Charas