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Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Malaysia  /  Kedah  /  Kota Setar District  /  Alor Setar  /  Zahir Mosque

Zahir Mosque, Alor Setar

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#1 of 12 in Historic Sites in Kedah
Must see · Architectural Building · Historic Site
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The Zahir Mosque (Malay: Masjid Zahir) is a mosque in Alor Setar, Kota Setar, Kedah, Malaysia, and the state mosque of the state of Kedah. The Zahir Mosque is one of the grandest and oldest mosques in Malaysia, having been built in 1912. The Zahir Mosque has been voted as one of the top 10 most beautiful mosques in the world.
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  • By nurhanihayatimarzuki
    For me, this is the most beautiful mosque in Alor Setar. It is located in the heart of Alor Setar. The design is unique. There is a huge space in front of this mosque. During Ramadhan, a lot of... 
    For me, this is the most beautiful mosque in Alor Setar. It is located in the heart of Alor Setar. The design is unique. There is a huge space in front of this mosque. During Ramadhan, a lot of...  more »
  • By RAZANNASRAN
    I was really impressed with the architecture of this mosque. It's so unique and beautiful, I had the opportunity to perform the Zuhr prayer, and I feel like very calm. For Muslims who were coming to.....  more
    I was really impressed with the architecture of this mosque. It's so unique and beautiful, I had the opportunity to perform the Zuhr prayer, and I feel like very calm. For Muslims who were coming to.....  more »
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