Crystal Mosque

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Crystal Mosque
Masjid Kristal
مسجد كريستال
Basic information
Location Wan Man, Terengganu
Malaysia Malaysia
Geographic coordinates 5°19′22″N 103°6′58″E / 5.32278°N 103.11611°E / 5.32278; 103.11611Coordinates: 5°19′22″N 103°6′58″E / 5.32278°N 103.11611°E / 5.32278; 103.11611
Affiliation Islam
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Groundbreaking 2006
Completed 2008
Specifications
Capacity 700
Length 2,146.12 m²
Minaret(s) 4

The Crystal Mosque or Masjid Kristal is a mosque in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. A grand structure made of steel, glass and crystal. The mosque is located at Islamic Heritage Park on the island of Wan Man. The mosque was constructed between 2006 and 2008. It was officially opened on 8 February 2008 by 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu. It has the capacity to accommodate over 1,500 worshipers at a time. This is one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. Masjid Kristal is a good tourism and attractive site. This handsome structure is symbol of Malaysian Heritage.

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