Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
Sabah
The Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, known locally as Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu, is the second main mosque in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Officially opened in February 2000, it stands on a 14.83-acre site on the shores of Likas Bay and is partially surrounded by a man-made lagoon, earning it the nickname 'The Floating Mosque.' Its architectural design draws inspiration from the Nabawi Mosque in Medina, featuring distinctive blue and gold domes that reflect Arabic influences. The mosque can accommodate up to 12,000 worshippers and integrates various community facilities including three madrasas, an ATM, a palliative care clinic, and a fish farm developed in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sabah. It also offers paddle boat rides for visitors to admire the mosque from the water, enhancing its cultural and social relevance. Non-Muslim visitors are welcome outside prayer times, with modest dress required. The mosque is a popular destination for tourists and photographers, symbolizing both religious devotion and community engagement in Kota Kinabalu.
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Astuce: Visit the mosque outside of prayer times to respect worshippers and gain full access. Dress modestly with long trousers and covered arms as recommended. The best time to visit is during daylight for photography and to enjoy paddle boat rides introduced in 2008. Consider joining guided tours that include the mosque to enrich your cultural experience. Advance ticketing is generally not required, but check for any special events or closures.
Faits intéressants
- •The mosque is nicknamed 'The Floating Mosque' because it is partially surrounded by a man-made lagoon.
- •Its architectural design is based on the Nabawi Mosque, the second holiest site in Islam located in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
- •The mosque can accommodate up to 12,000 worshippers at once.
- •In collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sabah, the mosque operates a fish farm as part of its community projects.
- •Paddle boat rides were introduced in 2008 to allow visitors to view the mosque from the water, enhancing its appeal to tourists.
Histoire
The mosque's construction began with preparations in 1989 and foundation work in 1992 but faced delays due to funding shortages in 1993-1994.
It was officially opened on 2 February 2000, coinciding with Kota Kinabalu's proclamation as a city.
The design was inspired by the Nabawi Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, and cost approximately 34 million Malaysian ringgits.
Over the years, the mosque expanded its role by incorporating educational institutions such as madrasas and community services, reflecting its evolving significance beyond a place of worship.
Guide du lieu
Main Prayer Hall2000
The central area for worship, designed to accommodate thousands of worshippers with spacious interiors and traditional Islamic architectural elements inspired by the Nabawi Mosque.
Blue and Gold Domes2000
Distinctive domes inspired by Arabic architecture, symbolizing the mosque's spiritual connection to the Nabawi Mosque in Medina.
Madrasas and Educational Facilities2003 - 2016
Includes several religious schools such as Madrasah AL-Mubarak and Akedemi QurAnis Al-Mubarak, offering Islamic education and services especially for children and the disabled.
Paddle Boat Rides2008
Introduced in 2008, these rides allow visitors to experience the mosque from the water, offering unique photographic opportunities and enhancing community engagement.
Contact
Téléphone: 088-205 418