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Description
Property Name: Floating Mosque – Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah
Inventory No: 60-9-1
Date of infill of the inventory form: 2009-08-04
Country (State party): Malaysia
Province: Terrengganu
Town: Kuala Terengganu
Geographic coordinates: 5° 19′ 59.55″ N
103° 9′ 0.89″ E
Historic Period: 20th century, 2nd half
Year of Construction: 1994
Style: Contemporary
Original Use: Mosque
Current Use: Mosque
Architect: Raja Bahrin Shah
Significance
Located on an open sandy area, the mosque has a monumental scenery with the water floating underneath.
Selection Criteria
vi. to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance
State of Preservation
It is the first real floating mosque in Malaysia. Construction began in 1993 and finished in 1995. The mosque was officially opened in July 1995.
Newly constructed and in good condition.
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