Penang State Mosque
History
Construction of the mosque began on 1977 with the foundation stone was officially laid by Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Penang, Tun Sardon Jubir on 16 July 1977. The mosque was completed in 1980 and was officially opened on 29 August 1980 by the seventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque was inspired by Brazilian Oscar Niemeyer's design of Cathedral of Brasilia in Brasilia, capital of Brazil. Its architecture is an amalgamation of Western Modernist. The mosque was designed by the Filipino architect, Efren Brindez Paz.
Description
Penang State Mosque is the state mosque for the state of Penang , Malaysia . It is located in the Northeast District. The State Mosque is administered by an Islamic Affairs Officer assisted by mosque officials and staff appointed by the government.
Details
Location
Jln Masjid Negeri, 10400 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Worshippers
6000
Owners
State Government of Penang
Year of Build
1980
Area
15000
Drawings
Map
History
Construction of the mosque began on 1977 with the foundation stone was officially laid by Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Penang, Tun Sardon Jubir on 16 July 1977. The mosque was completed in 1980 and was officially opened on 29 August 1980 by the seventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque was inspired by Brazilian Oscar Niemeyer's design of Cathedral of Brasilia in Brasilia, capital of Brazil. Its architecture is an amalgamation of Western Modernist. The mosque was designed by the Filipino architect, Efren Brindez Paz.
Description
Penang State Mosque is the state mosque for the state of Penang , Malaysia . It is located in the Northeast District. The State Mosque is administered by an Islamic Affairs Officer assisted by mosque officials and staff appointed by the government.