Senai Airport Mosque
History
The Senai Airport Mosque was opened in 2003.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque's enduring edifice encompasses a handsome
octagonal cloister-styled dome that sits on the entrance porch block and a
similar but larger dome which sits on the main building. The domes are adorned
with colourful metal-works possibly influenced by the Persian-Mughal architecture.
A pair of Mamluk-inspired minarets flanks the main dome, elegantly sheathed in white.
The mosque's striking identity has become a landmark of the airport's complex
for passersby along the main airport road. However, the mosque’s architecture
is in contrast with that of the airport's modern form.
A grand entrance porch is designed to welcome the mosque's
visitors or worshippers with its voluminous open structure. Its space adds to the
interplay of the flamboyant-pointed arched frames that help define the
rib-shaped dome. Topped with an octagonal dome, the pattern of the lay-by area
is placed together using Islamic geometrical pattern, known as Rub el Hizb,
The entrance is proceeded with a grand staircase which leads
to the upper veranda area and ancillary block, where some facilities are
located. Another two additional stairways are found on the left and right sides
of the mosque to add to the grand staircase which is located at the front of
the mosque. Meanwhile, at the ancillary block, the multifoiled arches with
beautiful whitewashed plasterwork dominate the structure which is a space
reminiscent of a Mughal mosque design.
In the main prayer hall, though the outer shape is an
octagonal shape, the dome is finished in a more rounded form using intricate plasterwork
with arabesque pattern work that dominates the main prayer hall interiors.
Carved in beautiful plaster work detailing, the interior creates a pleasant and
ornate ambiance to the space. During the day, the main prayer hall is
illuminated by natural light from the glass walls.
The front qibla well, formed by a series of multifoil
arches, is earmarked with a larger multifoil arch encircled by a frame wall.
The profound mugarnas finish is seen in the larger mihrab niche that is
partially occupied with a wooden pulpit platform in the middle. The smaller
mihrab niche has been totally hidden and covered.
Description
The Senai Airport Mosque is a main mosque in Senai International Airport in Senai, Kulai District, Johor, Malaysia. It is also used as an international mosque for tourist who arrived and depart from/to Senai Airport. It is also a public mosque for Muslims from Kampung Maju Jaya and townships from Senai.
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senai_Airport_Mosque
https://vymaps.com/MY/Masjid-Lapangan-Terbang-Antarabangsa-Senai-345520/
Aziz, A. A., 2016. MASJID - Selected Mosques and Musollas in Malaysia, ATSA Architects Sdn. Bhd.
Details
Location
Jalan Jumbo, Kawasan Perindustrian Senai Fasa 3, 81250 Senai, Johor, Malaysia
Worshippers
5000
Owners
Al Bukhary Foundation
Architect Name
Year of Build
2003
Area
3801
Drawings
Map
History
The Senai Airport Mosque was opened in 2003.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque's enduring edifice encompasses a handsome
octagonal cloister-styled dome that sits on the entrance porch block and a
similar but larger dome which sits on the main building. The domes are adorned
with colourful metal-works possibly influenced by the Persian-Mughal architecture.
A pair of Mamluk-inspired minarets flanks the main dome, elegantly sheathed in white.
The mosque's striking identity has become a landmark of the airport's complex
for passersby along the main airport road. However, the mosque’s architecture
is in contrast with that of the airport's modern form.
A grand entrance porch is designed to welcome the mosque's
visitors or worshippers with its voluminous open structure. Its space adds to the
interplay of the flamboyant-pointed arched frames that help define the
rib-shaped dome. Topped with an octagonal dome, the pattern of the lay-by area
is placed together using Islamic geometrical pattern, known as Rub el Hizb,
The entrance is proceeded with a grand staircase which leads
to the upper veranda area and ancillary block, where some facilities are
located. Another two additional stairways are found on the left and right sides
of the mosque to add to the grand staircase which is located at the front of
the mosque. Meanwhile, at the ancillary block, the multifoiled arches with
beautiful whitewashed plasterwork dominate the structure which is a space
reminiscent of a Mughal mosque design.
In the main prayer hall, though the outer shape is an
octagonal shape, the dome is finished in a more rounded form using intricate plasterwork
with arabesque pattern work that dominates the main prayer hall interiors.
Carved in beautiful plaster work detailing, the interior creates a pleasant and
ornate ambiance to the space. During the day, the main prayer hall is
illuminated by natural light from the glass walls.
The front qibla well, formed by a series of multifoil
arches, is earmarked with a larger multifoil arch encircled by a frame wall.
The profound mugarnas finish is seen in the larger mihrab niche that is
partially occupied with a wooden pulpit platform in the middle. The smaller
mihrab niche has been totally hidden and covered.
Description
The Senai Airport Mosque is a main mosque in Senai International Airport in Senai, Kulai District, Johor, Malaysia. It is also used as an international mosque for tourist who arrived and depart from/to Senai Airport. It is also a public mosque for Muslims from Kampung Maju Jaya and townships from Senai.