Zainal Abidin Mosque

Kuala Terengganu


The gleaming Zainal Abidin mosque dominates the city centre. The interior is relatively austere, but enlivened by sunlight streaming through nine domes and a framework of delicate latticed windows. Non-Muslims can enter if dressed conservatively.


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