Perlis State Mosque
Coordinates: 6°25′48.1″N 100°16′13.1″E / 6.430028°N 100.270306°E
| Perlis State Mosque Masjid Negeri Perlis | |
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| Basic information | |
| Location | Arau, Perlis, Malaysia |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1972 |
| Capacity | 7,000 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.[1]
History
The mosque was built in 1972 on the site of 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 female prayer hall.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Exploring Masjid Negeri Perlis, Arau, Perlis". asiaexplorers.com. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ↑ "Perlis Royal Mosque". holidaygogogo.com. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
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