Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia13 contributions
Jan 2020
Also called the floating mosque. But not literally tho. Its a good spot to stop for photos but thats about it. With a fee you can rent the clothes at the registration counter and go into the mosque to take picture.
Written February 25, 2020
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J K
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Jul 2023 • Couples
Austalian married to Pakistani born Muslim.
I have been to Mosques in UAE, Oman, Turkey, Pakistan and several Asian countries and have never felt so uncomfortable and unwelcome as I have at this mosque. So much that I felt the need to leave this review.
Dressed respectfully in head cap with Hijab and still everyone who works there asks if you are Muslim?. The man working inside mosque was respectful but as we made our way back to the main road we wanted to use the photo platform and another man who worked there approached and said that he could see the top of my neck (above the collar of my shirt and scarf, basically my chin) and I'd have to use one of their hire robes to use the platform. We were disgusted by this behaviour and went outside the wall. This photo platform is just on the inside of the outer wall of the mosque where not even 50m there is a photo spot outside the wall where people not dressed appropriately are free to take photos. I believe they charge non Muslims to enter the grounds and then charge again for robe hire. Other mosques I have been do not charge and will loan gown/hijab to those who are not dressed appropriately as Islam is based on being a welcoming religion.
I have been to Mosques in UAE, Oman, Turkey, Pakistan and several Asian countries and have never felt so uncomfortable and unwelcome as I have at this mosque. So much that I felt the need to leave this review.
Dressed respectfully in head cap with Hijab and still everyone who works there asks if you are Muslim?. The man working inside mosque was respectful but as we made our way back to the main road we wanted to use the photo platform and another man who worked there approached and said that he could see the top of my neck (above the collar of my shirt and scarf, basically my chin) and I'd have to use one of their hire robes to use the platform. We were disgusted by this behaviour and went outside the wall. This photo platform is just on the inside of the outer wall of the mosque where not even 50m there is a photo spot outside the wall where people not dressed appropriately are free to take photos. I believe they charge non Muslims to enter the grounds and then charge again for robe hire. Other mosques I have been do not charge and will loan gown/hijab to those who are not dressed appropriately as Islam is based on being a welcoming religion.
Written July 12, 2023
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Anand1351
Singapore, Singapore3,774 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Beautiful mosque and very scenic.
You have the option of not entering and taking picture from outside or enter and pay for traditional dress covering yourself from top to bottom and enter mosque.
They also made a nice wooden platform at lake for you to take superb pictures.
Staff there is lovely and so are volunteers there.
Make sure to cross the road and walk at seaside while you are there.
You have the option of not entering and taking picture from outside or enter and pay for traditional dress covering yourself from top to bottom and enter mosque.
They also made a nice wooden platform at lake for you to take superb pictures.
Staff there is lovely and so are volunteers there.
Make sure to cross the road and walk at seaside while you are there.
Written August 11, 2023
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada8,617 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
When we went we were told we could not go on the grounds and were asked to stand on the other side of the road to take pictures. I am not sure if this is due to the Covid-19 scare or the fact we are foreigners. Very nice mosque that is worth seeing if you are in the area and would have loved to get closer.
Written March 1, 2020
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mikko223
Mantta-Vilppula, Finland9 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
I knew the mosque is closed but they didnt even let you walk around it. you were not allowed even to be on the same side of the road that the mosque is on. thats just nonsense. and locals can come and go, but tourists not welcome even near.
Written February 29, 2020
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia8,540 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Beautiful mosque seemingly floating in a lagoon but in fact sitting on a series of piled foundations. Construction began in 1992 and the mosque opened for worship on February 2nd, 2000, following the proclamation of Kota Kinabalu city status. The architectural design is based on the Nabawi Mosque in Medina, external walls and minarets are white, contrasted by the blue and gold coloured dome. Unfortunately, our tour did not include provision for visiting, viewing external only from the boundary fence.
Written December 22, 2023
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Jenni S
9 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Great outside, inside nothing to see. Proper outfit needed to be rented, so total ticket cost RM 10 per person. Waste of money and time. Been in much more impressive mosques.
Written April 3, 2023
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cazarazza
Bristol, UK38 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
11 March and tourists are banned from going anywhere near the mosque, due to coronavirus restrictions. The guard even told me I couldn’t stand on the road next to it. Apparently the central reservation is fine to take a picture from but that’s it. A real shame as it looks beautiful. Hopefully they’ll open it soon. Just note they haven’t updated the website so it still appears it’s open.
Written March 11, 2020
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LRMcK
Cairns, Australia1,963 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Staff on road outside made us park some distance away as we were tourists. Wouldn't even let us take photos from the footpath. They were friendly enough but quite firm. Said it was because of the coronavirus scare.
Written February 26, 2020
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azra h
Surfers Paradise, Australia440 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We were there during Friday dzuma prayer, which gave us opportunity to enter the mosque as we are muslims. They have a seperate room for tourists shoes which is great as its not as easy to find them among thousands of others. most of the tourist places the upkeep of them is not Borneans priority. What a beautiful building but not looked after. Broken footpaths peeling paint and window coverings, Unvaccumed rugs. Please take care of that holy structure so it is there for generations to come.
Written August 11, 2023
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Is it true that tourists who are not registered in an accredited tour group under MoTac wont be allowed to visit inside the mosque?
Written May 15, 2019
No it isn't true, as posted by another guest, we paid 3 euros to enter and had a headcover and long garment to wear, which was then put into a laundry basket when finished with. We were two women alone and the lady inside welcoming people asked if we had any questions. Very friendly indeed. Mosque is modern, so not so interesting architecturally inside, but a priviledge to be allowed in at all, outside is stunning.
Written June 6, 2019
Je souhaite connaître les horaires de la mosquée.
Written June 19, 2018
It's open throughout the day. The prayers time are roughly as follows:
1210hrs - 1300hrs
1530hrs - 1630hrs
1820hrs - 1900hrs
But, you'll still be able to take pictures from outside.
Written June 26, 2018
Hallo Hans! Was würden Sie gerne über diese Sehenswürdigkeit erfahren?
Ich würde gerne im Rahmen der Rundreise " Naturwunder Borneo " auch Kuta Kinabalu besichtigen. Wie sieht es allgemein mit dem Islam aus. Hat man als Tourist Beschränkungen ( nicht nur in der Moschee ). Wie sieht es in den einheimischen Restaurants mit Bier oder Wein aus.
Danke für deine Nachricht.
Hans und Renate Poxleitner
Written August 23, 2017
Will foreigners be able to enter the mosque during Ramadan outside of prayer times?
Written December 6, 2016
Cannot enter during prayer session. Minimalist inside as per Islamic framework. Much nicer from outside to catch the mosque in different lighting conditions.
Written December 7, 2016
What time is jumuah salaah currently and are there ladies facilities for Jumuah?
Written December 20, 2015
There's space allocated for ladies 😊 for the Solah time, it's 12 plus.
Written October 9, 2017
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