Some of the most beautiful mosques are surrounded by water

As beautiful as any installation is, if there is a stagnant river, ocean, or lake of clear water in front of it, then the reflection in that water reflects the original installation more beautifully. So artificial lakes are built in front of many palaces, villas, or important government buildings around the world. The mosque, a place of worship for Muslims, is no exception. Although it is a place of worship, there is a tendency in all countries of the world to make mosques attractive, attractive and magnificent. Much of Islamic architecture and craftsmanship has developed around the construction of mosques.

There are many mosques in the world surrounded by artificial lake water in such a way that from a distance it looks like a mosque floating on water. But not only the lake, there are also mosques built directly on the sea water on piles, which can literally be called floating mosques. Let's take a look at some of the most beautiful mosques in the world surrounded by water. I also got to know the brief introduction of the mosques.

Al-Rahma Mosque, Saudi Arabia

The Floating Mosque is another name for the Al-Rahma Mosque in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on the shores of the Red Sea. Because most of the pillars on which the mosque stands are under the sea water. At high tide, the mosque literally seems to be floating in the water. The whitewashed mosque was built in 1985. In addition to the place of prayer, it is also one of the major tourist attractions in Jeddah. The mosque is also known as Fatematuzh Johra Mosque.

Malacca Strait Mosque, Malaysia

Like the Al-Rahma Mosque, the Malacca Strait Mosque in Malacca, Malaysia, seems to be floating in the sea at high tide. Because the foundation of the pillars of this mosque is also under the sea. Built in 2006, it is the only mosque on the banks of the long Malacca Strait. The mosque is located on the artificial island of Malacca, covering an area of 40 hectares. The design of the mosque is a combination of Middle Eastern and Malay architecture. Although its dome resembles a traditional Middle Eastern dome, the four-cornered minaret bears four Malaysian architectural features. The height of the main tower is 30 meters. The mosque is also known as the Floating Mosque of Malacca.

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Brunei

The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, located in the Seri Bagwan port in Brunei's capital, is the tallest building in the city. The 52 meter high mosque can be seen from anywhere in the city. Built in 1958, the mosque is named after the then Sultan of the country, Omar Ali Saifuddin III. The mosque, located on an artificial lake on the banks of the Brunei River, was built using a mixture of Mughal and Malay architecture. The most famous part of it is its gold dome and the warship in front. The mosque is one of the major tourist attractions in Brunei.

Putra Mosque, Malaysia

The city of Putrajaya is the administrative center of Malaysia. Although the capital of the country is Kuala Lumpur, the Prime Minister's residence is planned in this city. And the name of the main mosque of this city is Putra Mosque. The mosque, completed in 1999, is located on the shores of an artificial lake in the city center. The mosque is named after the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Abdur Rahman, son of Al-Haj. The dome and minaret of the mosque are made of pink granite. The height of the minaret is 115 meters. The mosque can accommodate 15,000 worshipers at a time.

Ortakay Mosque, Turkey

Located on the shores of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, on the shores of the Ortakay Shipyard, the Ortakay Mosque is a historic mosque. Its real name is Grand Imperial Mosque of Sultan Abdul Majid. The mosque was built on the ruins of an earlier mosque during the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Majid from 1754 to 1856. The mosque was designed by two Armenian architects who also designed the nearby palace. Inside the mosque, some remarkable Arabic calligraphy by Sultan Abdul Majid is still hanging from the decorated ceiling. The main prayer hall of the mosque, which has two minarets, a dome and giant windows, is relatively small. Inside the mosque is a two-room building, which was used as the Sultan's summer palace.

Tanjung Bunga Floating Mosque, Malaysia

Located in Penang Province, Malaysia, Tanjung Bunga Floating Mosque is also known as Penang Floating Mosque. Although there are mosques surrounded by water all over Malaysia, almost all of them are located on the shores of artificial lakes. Built in 2004, it is the first mosque in Malaysia to be built on seawater. When the piles of the mosque disappear into the water at high tide, it looks like it is floating in the water. The 1295 sq m mosque was destroyed in the tsunami at the same place and was replaced by a mosque. Its minaret is about the height of a seventy-story building. In the evening, when the light of the mosque's light is reflected in the sea water, the mosque is captured in its true form. The mosque can accommodate 1,500 worshipers at a time.

Hassan Al-Thani Mosque, Morocco

The Hassan al-Thani, or Second Hassan Mosque, in Casablanca, Morocco, is the world's tallest minaret. At the same time it is the tallest of the religious establishments in the world. The height of the tower is 210 meters. Built in 1993, the mosque has a capacity of about 1 lakh 5 thousand worshipers. At the top of its minaret is a laser beam, from which a bunch of light is always emitted along the direction of the Kaaba. The mosque is located in the far western part of the Muslim world, right on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the mosque is floating in the sea water. Prayers can be performed standing on the part floating in the sea water, although ordinary worshipers do not have the opportunity to enjoy the view of the water below through the transparent floor made of glass. 25,000 people can pray together inside the mosque and another 80,000 in the outer courtyard. We have a detailed article about this mosque, click here to read.

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is the main mosque in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah State, Malaysia. The mosque was inaugurated in 2000, giving Kota Kinabalu the status of a city. The mosque is modeled on the mosque in Medina, the second holiest site for Muslims. Like the Arabic architecture, the dome of the mosque is golden and blue. The mosque is also known as the Kota Kinabalu Floating Mosque as it is partially surrounded by an artificial lake on the shores of the Gulf of Licus, which originates in the South China Sea. In this, 9 to 12 thousand devotees can perform prayers together. It is one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia and attracts a huge number of tourists every year.

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