Crystal Mosque

The Crystal Mosque or Masjid Kristal is a mosque in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.

Located on a man-made island called Pulau Wan Man, Masjid Kristal is located within the grounds of Taman Tamadun Islam (Islamic Heritage Park), another major attraction in Terengganu. Constructed between 2006 and 2008, it was officially opened in February 2008 by the present Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin.

Regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful mosques, Masjid Kristal is a stunning architecture made of steel and glass, which gives the mosque its crystal-like appearance. This unique structure adopts a contemporary style injected with Moorish and Gothic elements. A large crystal chandelier forms the main prayer hall’s centre piece. At night, the mosque comes alive with a mesmerizing display of lights, which changes the colour of its domes and minarets to pink, green, yellow and blue.

Masjid Kristal is the country’s first ‘intelligent’ mosque with a built-in IT infrastructure and WiFi connection, providing visitors with internet access with which to read the electronic Quran.

It has the capacity to accommodate over 1,500 worshipers at a time.

Services & Facilities

• Robes
• Guided Tour
• Souvenir Shop

Muslims would usually be delighted to show others their place of worship. It is the sharing of what they hold very dear to their heart. It is hoped, however, that the visitors observe certain basic rules of conduct.

The correct name is Masjid and this is the term used by Muslims. It would be preferable for non-Muslims to adapt to this correct terminology before going to visit a Masjid.

Clothing should be modest for both men and women. A headscarf is usually essential for women. Shoes are removed before going into the prayer hall.

Go quietly into the hall, and sit on the floor, avoiding pointing the feet in the direction of the Qibla (the wall with the niche or alcove in it, indicating the direction of Makkah).

Do not offer, or expect, to shake hands with people of the opposite sex.

Vistors may be greeted by the Arabic greeting “Assalamo Allaikum” which means “peace be upon you.” The answer, if the visitor would like to use it, is “Wa ‘alaikum-as-salam”, which means “peace be upon you too”.

Source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Mosque