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Kuala Terengganu is known for its fishing villages along the coast of Malaysia. Kite-flying is a favorite past time of the locals and competitions are held for their flying prowess and artistic design. Visit the floating Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque and Islamic Civilization Park on Pulau Wan Man. This unique theme park demonstrates the achievement of Islamic architecture and showcases many famous Islamic monuments.
Kota Bharu in Kelantan is the main gateway to Perhentian Island and its cottage industries produce silverware, textiles, kites and brass work. Visit Siti Khadijah Market to find a variety of fruits and vegetables or take a tour of the Old Royal Palace, the official residence of the Sultan of Kelantan during the 19th century. One of the unique must visit places in Kota Bharu is the Beijing Mosque with its temple-like architecture that incorporates Indian and Uzbek designs.
Built in the 1730s, this mosque is believed to be the oldest in the region. A group of missionaries who survived a life threatening ordeal out at sea decided to build this mosque at the place where they landed safely.
Named after Prophet Muhammad’s wife, who is known for her entrepreneurial skills, this local wet market is mostly run by women. Here you can find a variety of fruits, vegetables, desserts and much more.
An open air market that is open in the early morning for wholesale goods. In the afternoon, it becomes a wet market and when the sun sets, it transforms into a night market selling clothes, food and much more.
Located on a man-made island, this mosque is made out of steel and glass which gives it a crystal-like appearance. At night, the lights change the color of its domes and minarets to pink, green, yellow and blue.
Also known as the Jubli Perak Sultan Ismail Petra Mosque, this temple-like structure features a green pagoda-style roof and tall minaret inscribed with the names of all 25 prophets.
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