Perlis State Mosque
| Perlis State Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masjid Negeri Perlis | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Arau, Perlis, Malaysia |
  Shown within Perlis | |
| Geographic coordinates | 6°25′48.1″N 100°16′13.1″E / 6.430028°N 100.270306°E |
| Architecture | |
| 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.
History
[edit]The mosque was built in 1972 on the site of where the Old Arau Mosque used to stand.
Architecture
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Perlis Royal Mosque". holidaygogogo.com. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
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