Pulau Pangkor Floating Mosque, Masjid Seribu Selawat

While Terengganu is famous for its Crystal Mosque, the state of Perak is equally notable for the Masjid Seribu Selawat on Pulau Pangkor, also known as the Pulau Pangkor floating mosque.

The construction of Masjid Al-Badr Seribu Selawat on Pulau Pangkor serves not only as a place of worship but also as a new monument highlighting mosque architectural design, indirectly contributing to tourism products on Pulau Pangkor.

Construction of the Pulau Pangkor Floating Mosque

For your information, Masjid Seribu Selawat or the Pulau Pangkor floating mosque actually began construction on March 7, 2014, at a cost of RM11.7 million and was fully completed in October 2016. The construction of this unique mosque was inspired by the 11th Menteri Besar of Perak, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, who is a native of Pulau Pangkor.

If you visit Pulau Pangkor, stop by the Masjid Seribu Selawat located in Kampung Teluk Gedong to see for yourself the uniqueness of its architecture, which features a distinct identity related to the artistic elements of Perak.

Why is it named Masjid Al-Badr Seribu Selawat?

You must be wondering why this mosque is named Masjid Al-Badr Seribu Selawat. Where does the name 'Seribu Selawat' (One Thousand Salutations) come from? For your information, this is because the walls of the mosque are adorned with carvings of 1,000 salutations.

Another unique aspect of this mosque is that it is built over seawater, which is why it is called the Pulau Pangkor floating mosque. Additionally, it highlights the identity of our beloved state of Perak in every geometric interior decoration on its walls. Another important fact to know is that this is the first floating mosque built in Perak.

The Identity of the Pulau Pangkor Floating Mosque

What is the identity of Perak highlighted in the interior decoration of this mosque? You should know that the floral carvings gracing every space in this mosque are inspired by 'bunga tekat', better known as the 'bunga Perak', which is also the heritage flower and symbol of the state.

The mosque, which can accommodate 1,500 people at one time, was officiated by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah (the 35th Sultan of Perak) on June 8, 2017. So, if you reach Pulau Pangkor, take the opportunity to perform prayers at Masjid Al-Badr Seribu Selawat and enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of its architecture!