Perlis State Mosque

Perlis State Mosque
Masjid Negeri Perlis
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Branch/tradition	Sunni
Location
Location	Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
Shown within Perlis
Geographic coordinates	6°25′48.1″N 100°16′13.1″E
Architecture
Type	mosque
Completed	1972
Capacity	7,000 worshipers

The Perlis State Mosque (Malay: Masjid Negeri Perlis) is a mosque in Arau, Perlis, Malaysia. It is the state and royal mosque of Perlis.

History

The mosque was built in 1972 on the site of where the Old Arau Mosque used to stand.

Architecture

The mosque has a modern architecture style with Moorish influence. The floor is made of marble covered with carpet. It is capable of accommodating 7,000 worshipers. Its upper floor is dedicated for the female prayer hall.[1]

See also

• Islam in Malaysia
• List of mosques in Malaysia

References

1. "Perlis Royal Mosque". holidaygogogo.com. Retrieved 12 February 2015.