Al-Hana Mosque
History
Al-Hana Mosque was built in 1959 and inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman. From the time it was built until now it has been the largest and most popular mosque on the island. The structure combines Islamic motifs from Uzbekistan with Malay-style architecture and follows conventional mosque design by having a large gilded main dome surrounded by several smaller ones.
Urban and Architectural
The architecture has a mix of Malaysian style and that of Uzbekistan. Many motifs and carvings have been adapted from typical Uzbekistan mosques. The main hall or the prayer room is large and looks awesome. The walls here have verses from the Koran etched on its walls.
There is an wooden pulpit in the main prayer room which is carved beautifully. This is where the prayer leader or the imam stands and delivers the summons.
Description
Al-Hana Mosque is one of the largest and most popular mosque in Langkawi. A peach-and-gold structure situated to to the west of the picturesque Lagenda Langkawi In A Park. Close to waterfront and features a Moorish-style architecture, the design itself is incorporated with Islamic motif from Uzbekistan and follows conventional mosque layout that includes a main dome and several smaller domes surrounding it. As with most mosques in the country, shoes must not be worn inside the carpeted prayer hall, women should be modestly dressed (clothing that covers the body from the wrists to the ankles) and visitors are required to remain quiet as a sign of respect to those in prayer.
References
http://www.travelingthruhistory.com/al-hana-mosque/
https://dayangbaylangkawi.com/offer-item/al-hana-mosque/
Details
Location
Kuah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Worshippers
2000
Owners
the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Architect Name
Year of Build
1961
Area
1538
Drawings
Map
History
Al-Hana Mosque was built in 1959 and inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman. From the time it was built until now it has been the largest and most popular mosque on the island. The structure combines Islamic motifs from Uzbekistan with Malay-style architecture and follows conventional mosque design by having a large gilded main dome surrounded by several smaller ones.
Urban and Architectural
The architecture has a mix of Malaysian style and that of Uzbekistan. Many motifs and carvings have been adapted from typical Uzbekistan mosques. The main hall or the prayer room is large and looks awesome. The walls here have verses from the Koran etched on its walls.
There is an wooden pulpit in the main prayer room which is carved beautifully. This is where the prayer leader or the imam stands and delivers the summons.
Description
Al-Hana Mosque is one of the largest and most popular mosque in Langkawi. A peach-and-gold structure situated to to the west of the picturesque Lagenda Langkawi In A Park. Close to waterfront and features a Moorish-style architecture, the design itself is incorporated with Islamic motif from Uzbekistan and follows conventional mosque layout that includes a main dome and several smaller domes surrounding it. As with most mosques in the country, shoes must not be worn inside the carpeted prayer hall, women should be modestly dressed (clothing that covers the body from the wrists to the ankles) and visitors are required to remain quiet as a sign of respect to those in prayer.