Kota Kinabalu City Mosque - 5 Things to Know Before Visiting
Likas, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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About Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
The mosque is partially surrounded by a human-made lagoon. This has given rise to the nickname "The Floating Mosque".
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Situated near the sea, this majestic white mosque boasts similar features to the Nabawi Mosque in Medina.The architectural design is based on the Nabawi Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
The Centre is an important refuge and feeding ground for many species of resident birds, as well as several migratory bird species from Northern Asia. In addition, it is a breeding ground for marine life protected by the Fishery Department of Sabah.
Tun Mustapha Tower is a 122 meter, 30-story glass tower in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Inside housed an auditorium, two mini-theatres, exhibition foyer, a gymnasium, kindergarten and Research library. There is a revolving floor on the 18th floor, which slowly spins to give a complete view of Likas Harbour.
Jesselton Point is the city's main ferry terminal, Situated north of downtown Kota Kinabalu. Formerly known as the Kota Kinabalu Ferry Terminal.
The Atkinson Clock Tower is the oldest standing structure in Kota Kinabalu. The clock tower was built in the memory of Francis George Atkinson, Jesselton's first district officer who died of Malaria or ‘Borneo Fever’ at the age of 28 in December 1902.
The Gaya Street is a street Sunday market area in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Considered as the Chinatown of Sabah due to many Chinese coffee shops and restaurants situated there.
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Sabah has abundant natural resources, and its economy is strongly export oriented. Its primary exports include oil, gas, timber and palm oil. Sabah shares maritime borders with Vietnam to the west and the Philippines to the north and east.
What Visitors Say About Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
Whilst you can go inside, the real beauty lies outside with the crisp white building with the striking blue turrets reflecting off the moat. My favourite time to visit was at sunset when the pink sky contrasts with the blue turrets