Mosque - MelakaCool

Melaka First Chinese-style Mosque In Krubong

February 1, 2017October 15, 2013 by Zool Zarizi

For those who love architecture, especially mosque architecture will love this one. This will be the first Chinese pagoda-inspired mosque that will be built in Melaka. Exact location is in Krubong. It planned to be completed in March 2014.

Paya Rumput State Assemblyman, Sazali Muhd Din visit the mosque in development phase

The mosque is estimated to cost about RM7.5 million and would cater to all Muslim near Krubong. The mosque is being built on a 2.4 ha land. It has traditional Chinese architecture and could accommodate over 2,000 people to carry out their prayers and obligations at one time. It will definitely become a tourist attraction for its unique Chinese architecture. The mosque design is a combination of architectural designs of several mosques in Beijing, Shanghai and Xian. It would have a natural ventilation concept.

An Age-Old Lesson In Unity

April 30, 2020April 28, 2013 by Azwan

I read this in the star last week (Friday, 29 April 2013) and I think I should share this here in Melaka Cool. The article depicts the racial harmony that we have in Malaysia. How we can live together despite the differences of race and religion. I just hope that the coming general election will not change this.

Masjid Al-Azim / Al-Azim Mosque

April 30, 2020December 5, 2012 by Tuah

Malaysia is one of many Islamic countries in the world and Islam is also the official religion of the country. There are many mosque in Malaysia. In Melaka itself, there’s at least a surau in each village. This makes it easy for Muslim, especially those who are traveling, to perform prayers. Different mosque has different architecture and style, making each unique from the other. In Malaysia, each state has a State mosque or locally referred to as Masjid Negeri. In Melaka, its State mosque is Masjid Al-Azim.