Sabah State Mosque, Islamic mosque in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
The Sabah State Mosque is a mosque in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, built in a classical Islamic style with a large central dome surrounded by 16 smaller domes. A single tall minaret rises from the white complex, which sits within a landscaped garden near the city center.
Construction began in 1970, designed by architect Dato Baharuddin Abu Kassim, and the mosque opened in 1975. It was one of the first major public buildings erected in Sabah after the state joined the Malaysian federation.
The mosque is a gathering point for the local Muslim community during major religious occasions such as Eid, when large crowds fill the prayer hall and the surrounding grounds. Visitors who come outside prayer times can observe the daily rhythm of worshippers moving quietly through the courtyard.
The mosque is open to non-Muslim visitors outside prayer times, and modest dress is required, including covered arms and legs. Robes and head coverings are usually available to borrow at the entrance for those who need them.
Next to the main prayer hall stands a mausoleum holding the graves of several political figures from Sabah's early years as a Malaysian state, including Tun Fuad Stephens, the first Chief Minister. The mausoleum is part of the mosque grounds and can be visited alongside the main building.
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