Penang Floating Mosque

Penang Floating Mosque
Masjid Terapung Pulau Pinang
Basic information
Location Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia
Affiliation Islam
Branch/tradition Sunni
Ownership State Government of Penang
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Architectural style Islamic
Date established 2007
Specifications
Minaret(s) 1
Materials concrete

The Penang Floating Mosque or Masjid Terapung Pulau Pinang or also known as Tanjung Bungah Floating Mosque or Masjid Terapung Tanjung Bungah is a floating mosque located in Tanjung Bungah near George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

History

The mosque was constructed between 2005 until 2007 replacing the old mosque nearby. The mosque was officially opened on 16 March 2007 by the fifth Malaysian Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Features

Floating mosque.

See also

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