Crystal mosque

Malaysia is one of the fastest growing countries on the planet. Considering the official religion Islam is the state is simply obliged to have any prominent building in the Muslim purpose. And I must say, there really is a mosque unlike any other in the world. Modern architecture continues to amaze with their forms and ideas. So among the remakes of the new century, it is worth noting Crystal Mosque (The Crystal Mosque or Masjid Kristal).


This Muslim cult building is located in Terengganu, Malaysia (Terengganu, Malaysia) the Islamic heritage Park (The Islamic Heritage Park) on the island of WAN man (Wan Man). The mosque was opened quite recently — February 8, 2008, after two years of construction on the orders of Sultan of Terengganu Meezan Zayn al-Abedeen. The height of the highest part of the Crystal mosque is 42 meters.


All the building of the mosque, including the minarets and domes made of reinforced concrete covered with mirrored glass. Thanks to these mirrors that the day the mosque shines brightly in the sun, and is lit at night with colored lights internal illumination. The mirror surface of the mosque is not only a good effect, but also has the useful function of reflecting sunlight and keeping cool indoors.




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