Masjid Al-Hussain (Floating Mosque)

Masjid Al-Hussain stands on the coast of Kuala Perlis, beside the ferry terminal and over the waters of the Strait of Malacca. Part of the building extends beyond the shoreline on stilts, so at high tide the mosque appears to float above the sea. That striking setting has become its best-known feature, but the mosque remains first and foremost an active place of worship for the town.

Construction took four years and the mosque opened in 2011. The project was conceived by the Crown Prince of Perlis and funded by businessman Tan Sri Mohd Ariffin Yusuf. The exterior uses coral stone, quartz, granite, marble and pebbles, leaving the natural materials exposed rather than covering the walls with paint. A blue-patterned dome rises above the prayer hall, beside a tall twin-peaked minaret. The main and multipurpose prayer halls together accommodate more than a thousand worshippers.

The mosque is next to the terminal for ferries to Langkawi and serves as a landmark for people arriving in Kuala Perlis. From the shore, visitors can see the building’s silhouette and stone supports; the view changes with the tide. It is easy to include the mosque in a walk along the waterfront or visit while waiting for a ferry. As this is an active mosque, visitors should be mindful of prayer times, follow local dress guidance and avoid disturbing worshippers. Check with the mosque administration for current visitor arrangements and access to the prayer halls.

Address

1, Persiaran Putra Timur, 02000 Kuala Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia

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