Crystal Mosque, Islamic mosque in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
The Crystal Mosque, or Masjid Kristal, stands in Wan Man, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, within the Islamic Heritage Park. Built of steel, glass and crystal, it has a faceted gold-and-brown glass exterior, a slender glass minaret with a small domed cap, and a large ribbed glass dome with a finial flanked by smaller domed turrets. A low white balustrade rings the upper level.
The mosque was built between 2006 and 2008 following a contemporary design and was inaugurated by Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu. Since its completion, it has become a prominent landmark in the city's skyline.
The mosque is the first smart mosque in Malaysia, covering 2,146 square metres and equipped with information technology and WiFi so visitors can read an electronic Quran. It stands inside Taman Tamadun Islam, the Islamic Heritage Park on Pulau Wan Man, and religious classes, forums and Islamic holiday celebrations are held there.
The mosque stands in the Islamic Heritage Park on Pulau Wan Man, reached by road from central Kuala Terengganu. It reopened in Ramadan 2022 after closure from 2018 for phased repairs; a 2023 upgrade added organised parking, accessible routes and new toilets. Dress modestly and time visits outside prayer, especially Friday prayers.
The glass and crystal exterior produces golden reflections in sunlight during the day while evening lighting creates color-changing effects. This shifting visual character makes each time of day feel like a different experience at the site.
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