Sultan Ahmad 1 Kuantan State Mosque is the largest mosque in the state of Pahang and can accommodate at least 10,000 people and is a source of pride for the people of the state. The minaret of the mosque measures 180 feet high and makes it one of the most famous mosques. Sultan Ahmad Shah Mosque is located in the heart of Kuantan City, the capital of Pahang. Located on Jalan Mahkota, the mosque is located in the heart of a busy business district. Around the mosque there are government buildings, banks and shops. Next to this mosque is a large football field.

The space-age design of old Sultan Ahmad 1 Mosque consisted of a big dome and a rocket like minaret, was built in 1962 to replace the old wooden one in Wall Street (now Mahkota Road). The mosque was an elaborate of fifty metres dome in diameter rests on the continuous concrete ring held by the curved concrete wall and columns. It was the most prominent of rare geodesic dome house of worship built across Pahang. Unfortunately due to faulty design, this space-age design mosque suffered from irreparable leaking during heavy rains. It was finally demolished in 1992 and a more Islamic looking State Mosque was built in its place with new four minarets, a large dome and smaller dome and retaining the same name.

This new building was constructed between 1991 and 1993 by DZJ Architect and Associates.