Tanjung Bungah Floating Mosque
Masjid Terapung Tanjung Bungah
Malaysia's first mosque built over the sea. Its white structure stands on piles in the water and appears to float when the tide is high.
The Tanjung Bungah Floating Mosque (Masjid Terapung) was completed in 2005 and is the first mosque in Malaysia built over the sea. Its white main building and minaret stand on pillars in the water, appearing to drift on the surface at high tide. Its style blends Malay traditions with Middle Eastern elements, and it can accommodate about 1,500 worshippers. Non-Muslims may visit the outer galleries outside prayer times. Visitors should wear long sleeves and long trousers, and women should cover their heads (headscarves can be borrowed). It sits on the seaside road to Batu Ferringhi, making it a good stop on the way, and the views are best in the evening.
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Nearby sights
- Penang Botanic Gardens
- Batu Ferringhi Beach
- Penang Hill
- Gurney Drive
- The Habitat Penang Hill
- Tropical Spice Garden
- Wat Chayamangkalaram
- Dhammikarama Burmese Temple