Perlis State Mosque

Perlis State Mosque
Masjid Negeri Perlis
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
Location
LocationArau, Perlis, Malaysia
Perlis State Mosque is located in Perlis
Perlis State Mosque
Shown within Perlis
Geographic coordinates6°25′48.1″N 100°16′13.1″E / 6.430028°N 100.270306°E / 6.430028; 100.270306
Architecture
Typemosque
Completed1972
Capacity7,000 worshipers

The Perlis State Mosque (Malay: Masjid Negeri Perlis) is a mosque in Arau, Perlis, Malaysia. It is the state and royal mosque of Perlis.

History

The mosque was built in 1972 on the site of where the Old Arau Mosque used to stand.

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 the female prayer hall.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Perlis Royal Mosque". holidaygogogo.com. Retrieved 12 February 2015.