Masjid Muhammadi, Kota Bharu (1 May 2017)
Masjid Muhammadi (GPS: 6.13202, 102.2367) at the centre of
Kota Bharu is the State Mosque of Kelantan. It is of of the most prominent landmarks in town. It was built in 1867, during the reign of Sultan Muhammad II (1830-1886). Originally known as the Grand Mosque of Kota Bharu (
Masjid Besar Kota Bharu), it was a wooden structure. Renovations carried out in 1922 turned it into the present concrete complex. The newly rebuilt mosque was officially opened by the Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Ismail Petra, on 31 July, 1931. It was from then on called Masjid Muhammadi.
Between then and now, several renovations have been carried out on the mosque, with expansions to enable it to take up to 2,400 worshippers in one prayer session.
From the 1860's to the 1960's, Masjid Muhammadi was also the centre for religious education, with many famous Islamic scholars having taught there.
Masjid Muhammadi, Kota Bharu (1 May 2017)
Masjid Muhammadi, Kota Bharu (1 May 2017)
Masjid Muhammadi, as seen from across Jalan Sultanah Zainab. (29 April, 2017)
Masjid Muhammadi, as seen from Jalan Masjid. (29 April, 2017)
Masjid Muhammadi, as seen from Jalan Sultanah Zainab. (29 April, 2017)
Masjid Muhammadi, Kota Bharu (1 January 2007)
Masjid Muhammadi, Kota Bharu (1 January 2007)
Front entrance of Masjid Muhammadi (1 January 2007)
Front entrance of Masjid Muhammadi (11 February 2006)
Front entrance of Masjid Muhammadi (11 February 2006)
Muhammadi Mosque on Google Street View
(Jul 2015)
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