The state mosque
Holds twelve thousand worshippers.
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The official mosque of the state of Malacca, opened in July 1990 to replace the old state mosque and inaugurated by the then King of Malaysia, Sultan Azlan Shah. It holds twelve thousand worshippers and follows the traditional Malay style of Malacca's mosques, with tiered pyramidal roofs recalling the old Kampung Hulu Mosque, on a grand scale. Inside are local touches of Malay architecture, and the complex has a lecture hall, an auditorium and a cafe, with a Quran museum next door displaying Qurans and manuscripts. Beside it is the State Heroes' Mausoleum, where several of Malacca's governors and chief ministers are buried. Entry is free; non-Muslims visit outside prayer times in modest dress. It is the best large mosque for Friday prayers for anyone staying in Malacca. It lies about three kilometres outside the old town, so a taxi or ride-hailing car is easiest. Combine it with the neighbouring Quran museum in one visit.
Holds twelve thousand worshippers.
Tiered pyramidal roofs on a grand scale.
Qurans and manuscripts next door.
Bukit Palah, next to Malacca General Hospital, about 3 km from the old town
Al-Azim is the largest and best for Fridays, and the floating Malacca Straits Mosque is a lovely experience too; in the old town, the Kampung Kling and Kampung Hulu mosques are closer but smaller.