Perlis State Mosque
Mosque in Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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The Perlis State Mosque (Malay: Masjid Negeri Perlis) is a Sunni mosque, located in Arau, Perlis, Malaysia. The mosque serves as the state and royal mosque of Perlis. The mosque was built in 1972 on the site of where the Old Arau Mosque used to stand.
| Perlis State Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masjid Negeri Perlis | |
| |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Arau, Perlis |
| Country | Malaysia |
  Location of the mosque in Perlis | |
| Coordinates | 6°26′N 100°16′E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | |
| Completed | 1972 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 7,000 worshipers |
| Dome | One |
| Minaret | Three (maybe more) |
Architecture
The mosque has a modern architecture style with Moorish Revival influence. The floor is made of marble covered with carpet. It is capable of accommodating 7,000 worshipers. Its upper floor is dedicated for the female prayer hall.[1]
