Culture / The Malacca Straits Mosque

The Melaka Straits Mosque is known as Malacca's floating mosque as it is built on stilts above the sea. It is constructed with modern Islamic design and craftsmanship. While the main dome is Middle Eastern in appearance, the four corner turrets are topped with typical Malaysian rooflines. The facade of the mosque is decorated with stained glass windows with Islamic motifs. The minaret also has a striking and unusual design.