 Masjid Muhammadi, Kota Bharu
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Masjid Muhammadi (Map) at the centre of Kota Bharu is the State Mosque of Kelantan. It is of of the most prominent landmarks in town. It was built in 1867, during the reign of Sultan Muhammad II (1830-1886). Originally, it was a wooden structure. Renovations carried out in 1922 turned it into the present concrete complex. The newly rebuilt mosque was officially opened by the Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Ismail Petra, on 31 July, 1931. It was from then on called Masjid Muhammadi.
Masjid Muhammadi, Kota Bharu (1 January 2007)
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Between then and now, several renovations have been carried out on the mosque, with expansions to enable it to take up to 2,400 worshippers in one prayer session.
From the 1860's to the 1960's, Masjid Muhammadi was also the centre for religious education, with many famous Islamic scholars having taught there.
Masjid Muhammadi, Kota Bharu (11 February 2006)
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View of Masjid Muhammadi at night (11 February 2006)
© Timothy Tye using this photo
View of Masjid Muhammadi at night (11 February 2006)
© Timothy Tye using this photo
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