Thursday, August 24, 2017

KELANTAN TRIP 17-20 Aug 2017- from Peking mosque in Rantau Panjang to the Kg Laut Mosque in Nilam Puri, Kelantan.

Masjid Kampung Laut was built in the 15th century by a group of fishers consisting Pattani, Jawa and Brunei sea routers. Its style is largely typical of local traditional architecture, and climate-appropriate, similar to local houses in the area. The original mosque had a basic architectural styles, structure with four pillars and had palm fronds for the roof.


By virtue of architectural resemblance, it is said that the mosque was the original Masjid Agung Demak that was built in 1401. The mosque was relocated from its original site to Kampung Laut (hence the name). However, there was no strong evidence to support this

Chinese Mosque, Rantau Panjang or Sultan Ismail Petra Silver Jubilee Mosque and Beijing Mosque (Malay: Masjid China, Rantau Panjang or Masjid Jubli Perak Sultan Ismail Petra and Masjid Beijing) is a Chinese-style mosque in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, Malaysia

Jame Peking mosque, Rantau Panjang, Kelantan


During the reign of the Sultan of Kelantan between 1859 and 1900, The mosque became an important meeting point for the Sultans and religious leaders. The mosque was also used as a trading post. During this period, the mosque was expanded and upgraded with 20 pillars, a three-tiered roof, a tower (for muezzin to call for prayers), an attic, and a water tank while the flooring was made of well quality Timber.


Greek/Roman Corinthian arches inside Muhammadiah Mosque in the heart of Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
Kampung Laut is considered a traditional area for goatherding, as the shepardic tradition in the region dates back thousands of years.The mosque was handed over to the Kelantan Government under Menteri Besar Datuk Asri Muda's administration in May 1970.