Penang Floating Mosque
Penang Floating Mosque Masjid Terapung Pulau Pinang | |
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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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