Crystal Mosque
History
The mosque was constructed between 2006 and 2008, and was officially inaugurated on 8 February 2008 by the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.
Urban and Architectural
The unique beauty of the mosque would be its glistening exterior, made almost entirely of glass and steel cladding, thus earning its name ‘crystal’ when the surface of the glass dome reflects under the sun. During dusk and at night, it is lit with colourful lights that accentuate its glass structure.
The main dome is flanked by eight smaller domes and various smaller domes distributed across the mosque’s roof. Made of laminated and tempered glass, each dome is topped with a high pinnacle surmounted with spheres and crescent finials. The domes are strengthened with the use of prefabricated steel structure, which are seen from the inside. Accompanying the dome are four main
minarets, which sturdily stand on each corner of the mosque’s building. Inspired by the Ottoman-styled slender minaret, the laminated glass-clad minarets are supported with the use of steel structures and built with spiral staircases inside the minaret. Made of three tiers, the slender minarets are tapered with crescent finials. Minor and smaller minarets or turrets are found in the mosque’s building near the entrance gateway.
The interior is embellished using modern design, classical touch of white and gold palettes. Surrounded by the glass wall and domes, the main prayer hall is fully air-conditioned to cool its interior space. The cool granite floor is then covered with a floral carpet, thus giving the prayer hall a lush finish. The main prayer hall is surrounded by a full laminated glass wall imprinted with Islamic calligraphy, with the exception of the qibla wall. Decorated with beautiful yellowish tiles, the pointed arch with the use of muqarnas that form part of the mihrab niche. A white timber minbar sits to the right. Masjid Kristal, which sits on a concrete platform above the flowing river, is also equipped with a female prayer area, ablution and toilet facilities. Masjid Kristal is the country’s first ‘intelligent’ mosque with a built-in IT nfrastructure and WiFi connection, providing visitors with internet access with which to read the electronic Quran
Description
The Crystal Mosque or Masjid Kristal is a mosque in Wan Man, Terengganu, Malaysia. A grand structure made of steel, glass and crystal, the mosque is located at the Islamic Heritage Park on the island of Wan Man.
References
https://itc.gov.my/listings/masjid-kristal-kuala-terengganu/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Mosque
Details
الموقع
Pulau Wan Man 21000, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
عدد المصليين
750
المالك / المتبرع
Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu
تاريخ البناء
2007
Area
946.46
الرسومات المعمارية
الخريطة
History
The mosque was constructed between 2006 and 2008, and was officially inaugurated on 8 February 2008 by the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.
Urban and Architectural
The unique beauty of the mosque would be its glistening exterior, made almost entirely of glass and steel cladding, thus earning its name ‘crystal’ when the surface of the glass dome reflects under the sun. During dusk and at night, it is lit with colourful lights that accentuate its glass structure.
The main dome is flanked by eight smaller domes and various smaller domes distributed across the mosque’s roof. Made of laminated and tempered glass, each dome is topped with a high pinnacle surmounted with spheres and crescent finials. The domes are strengthened with the use of prefabricated steel structure, which are seen from the inside. Accompanying the dome are four main
minarets, which sturdily stand on each corner of the mosque’s building. Inspired by the Ottoman-styled slender minaret, the laminated glass-clad minarets are supported with the use of steel structures and built with spiral staircases inside the minaret. Made of three tiers, the slender minarets are tapered with crescent finials. Minor and smaller minarets or turrets are found in the mosque’s building near the entrance gateway.
The interior is embellished using modern design, classical touch of white and gold palettes. Surrounded by the glass wall and domes, the main prayer hall is fully air-conditioned to cool its interior space. The cool granite floor is then covered with a floral carpet, thus giving the prayer hall a lush finish. The main prayer hall is surrounded by a full laminated glass wall imprinted with Islamic calligraphy, with the exception of the qibla wall. Decorated with beautiful yellowish tiles, the pointed arch with the use of muqarnas that form part of the mihrab niche. A white timber minbar sits to the right. Masjid Kristal, which sits on a concrete platform above the flowing river, is also equipped with a female prayer area, ablution and toilet facilities. Masjid Kristal is the country’s first ‘intelligent’ mosque with a built-in IT nfrastructure and WiFi connection, providing visitors with internet access with which to read the electronic Quran
Description
The Crystal Mosque or Masjid Kristal is a mosque in Wan Man, Terengganu, Malaysia. A grand structure made of steel, glass and crystal, the mosque is located at the Islamic Heritage Park on the island of Wan Man.