9 beautiful Malaysian mosques like the land of One Thousand and One Nights

1. Masjid Jamek - Kuala Lumpur:

Masjid Jamek, also known as the Friday Mosque, was built in 1907 in the capital Kuala Lumpur, where the first leg final match between Vietnam and Malaysia took place.

This structure is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia, located peacefully near the Klang and Gombak rivers. The architecture of the mosque is a combination of Moorish, Islamic and Magul culture.

From Bukit Jalil National Stadium (Kuala Lumpur), fans following the Vietnamese team only need about 20 minutes by taxi or public transport to visit Masjid Jamek. Photo:Wellsman2010.

2. Putra - Putrajaya:

Located about 23 km south of Kuala Lumpur, Putra Mosque is one of the most visited places in Putrajaya. This location is also very close to the venue of the first leg of the AFF Cup final, Vietnamese fans and tourists can easily travel to Putra Mosque by public transport.

The mosque features a blend of modern and traditional designs, combining elements of Malaysian, Persian Islamic and Arab Islamic architecture. Photo:Sydbad.

3. Federal Territory Mosque - Kuala Lumpur:

The Federal Territory Mosque is located near the Government Office complex in Kuala Lumpur. The design of the mosque is heavily influenced by Turkish Islamic architecture.

Inside the structure are 22 transparent domes. Every day, about 17,000 Muslims visit the mosque to hold prayers. This location is also very close to the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, about 23 km away and takes half an hour to travel. Photo:Pjfncs27.

4. Malacca Straits - Bandar Hilir:

Malacca Straits is a floating mosque located on the Melaka coast in Bandar Hilir. The main dome of the mosque is designed in the Middle Eastern style and the four corners of the minarets are decorated in traditional Malaysian style. Malacca Straits is decorated with colorful lights at night, creating a magical fairyland scene.

If tourists coming to Malaysia to watch the first leg of the final want to visit this location, it will take about 2 hours to travel 140 km by bus, train or domestic flights within Malaysia. Photo:Reddit.

5. Kota Kinabalu City Cathedral -Kota Kinabalu:

This mosque has a modern Islamic architectural design with an all-white facade and an artificial lagoon surrounding it. The mosque can accommodate up to 12,000 worshippers.

Visitors can take a boat ride around the lagoon and admire the magical beauty of the beautiful Islamic structures. If you are not Muslim, remember to visit the mosque before the prayer ceremony.

This place is about 3,700 km from the center of Kuala Lumpur, so it is only for tourists who really have a lot of time to visit and enjoy this country. Photo:Mark Douglas.

6. Crystal - Terengganu:

The Crystal Mosque is Malaysia’s most unique structure with a stunning exterior. It is located in the Islamic Heritage Park on the artificial island of Wan Man in Terengganu. The structure is made of steel, glass and crystal, blending Moorish and Gothic architecture.

The glass domes inside are beautiful, along with large crystal chandeliers shining brightly in the main prayer hall. The dome of this mosque can change colors to pink, green, yellow and blue at night thanks to the lighting technology used. This location is about 456 km from the AFF Cup final. Photo:Resakse.

7. Al-Bukhary - Kedah:

Located in Alor Setar, Kedah, the Al-Bukhary Mosque is part of the Al-Bukhary Complex. The beautiful interior and exterior of the Al-Bukhary Mosque are inspired by mosques in Iran and Türkiye. The five-tiered archway on the outside depicts the five pillars of Islam.

Al-Bukhary Mosque is about 450 km from Kuala Lumpur city center. With about 7 hours of travel, you can visit here if you want to see more beautiful scenery of Malaysia after the AFF Cup final. Photo:Abdel-Monem.

8. Ubudiah - Perak:

Ubudiad Mosque stands out with its large, bright yellow dome and overall octagonal architecture. It is a sacred place for Muslims in Perak, especially in Kuala Kangsar (Perak). This place is located very close to residential areas and especially near the Royal Tombs, so it is very popular with tourists. The path to the main prayer hall is surrounded by lush green trees.

Visitors will be amazed by the decorative paintings at the main entrance of Ubudiah Church. From Bukit Jalil National Stadium, it takes you about 3 hours to travel 260 km to this location. Photo:Crazzolara.

9. Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz - Shah Alam:

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque is also known as the Blue Mosque due to its magnificent domes and blue stained glass windows. With its large domes and minarets, it is considered the largest mosque in Southeast Asia. The architecture of this area has a wonderful combination of modernity and tradition in design, blending Middle Eastern and Malaysian cultures.

Only about 30 km from Kuala Lumpur, this place promises to be an interesting tourist destination that tourists cannot miss when coming to Malaysia to cheer for the Vietnamese team. Photo:Mark Douglas.