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Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Kota Kinabalu

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#1 of 6 in Historic Sites in Kota Kinabalu

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Imposing and lavish Kota Kinabalu City Mosque seems to float on a manmade lagoon. The design takes inspiration from Nabawi Mosque, the second holiest site in Islam, with one blue and gold dome and four minarets. Take a guided tour of the building to learn more about the history and architecture of the mosque, and about Islam in general. Enjoy a pedal boat ride on the lagoon for a good view of the building from the outside. If you intend on entering the mosque, dress respectfully in clothing that covers your legs, arms, and shoulders. Respect the Islamic tradition by removing your shoes at the entrance. Plan your Kota Kinabalu City Mosque visit and explore what else you can see and do in Kota Kinabalu using our Kota Kinabalu planner.

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Kota Kinabalu City Mosque reviews

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4.5

By BoardingPass061616

Due to the covid-19 pandemic, the mosque was closed not only for visitors but also for Friday prayers. However, you can still take beautiful pictures from the roadside....without the crowds...

Due to the covid-19 pandemic, the mosque was closed not only for visitors but also for Friday prayers. However, you can still take beautiful pictures from the roadside....without the crowds... more »
By cazarazza

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...

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... more »
By ZiaWu

The mosque on the water, quite beautiful but forbidden to enter or short stay, you can only see it when you pass by on bus.

The mosque on the water, quite beautiful but forbidden to enter or short stay, you can only see it when you pass by on bus. more »

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By Byean

Beautiful mosque! The staff at the entrance is friendly too. Unfortunately, we are unable to visit as it is closed at 5pm. We were offered garden tour at 5 ringgit Tourist worthy: 4/5 Price: 4/5

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By Ayesha Tihani

Known as ‘A floating mosque’. It is a second main mosque and famous in Kota Kinabalu after State Mosque in Sembulan. The architectural design is based on the Nabawi Mosque, the second holiest site in Islam, in Medina, Saudi Arabia.The dome is blue and gold, inspired by similar Arabic architecture.

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By 海味

One of the nice mosque I ever went. Must buy ticket then can enjoy the best photo spots.

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By Pc GoDz

Quite a beautiful mosque. Unfortunately there's water leakage from the ceiling inside the prayer section. Overall quite an impressive architecture design. With the moat style artificial pond giving the mosque floating illusion.

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By Chun Jay

The scenery is nice but the guard is very rude. As soon as we entered the place, the guard kinda yelled at us to let us know that female is not allowed to enter. Wouldn't recommend to come here as a tourist.

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