GOASIAPLUS June 2019
For this month of Eid, we draw attention to some of the great mosques in Asia that play an integral part in defining our history, culture and understanding. As to celebrate the breaking of fast, the unmissable dining outlets in Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur make a worthwhile gastronomy adventure in the city. Find the next beach getaway at Koh Rong, the upcoming paradise in Cambodia and some local tips on hailing a ride by the roadside in Southeast Asia!
For this month of Eid, we draw attention to some of the great mosques in Asia that play an integral part in defining our history, culture and understanding. As to celebrate the breaking of fast, the unmissable dining outlets in Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur make a worthwhile gastronomy adventure in the city.
Find the next beach getaway at Koh Rong, the upcoming paradise in Cambodia and some local tips on hailing a ride by the roadside in Southeast Asia!
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TRAVEL<br />
Wondrous Mosques in Asia<br />
THE HOUSE OF WORSHIP FOR MUSLIMS IS THE HIGH<br />
SPOT OF CULTURAL ARCHITECTURE, ACCENTUATING<br />
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND A DEFINITION OF<br />
SHEER MAGNIFICENCE.<br />
Text JESSY WONG • Photos ADOBE STOCK<br />
Islam was spread by Arab<br />
traders to Asia in the 7th<br />
century and in entirety, Asia<br />
is now home to the largest<br />
Muslim population. Mosques<br />
are erected as a holy ground for<br />
gathering and worship but some<br />
is built to honour the founders<br />
of Islam in the country. Asian<br />
mosques are self-explanatory as<br />
the most visited travel venues<br />
in the world.<br />
CRYSTAL MOSQUE<br />
Living up to its namesake, this sleek<br />
and modern mosque is one of the top<br />
attractions in Malaysia. The architecture<br />
of this riverside mosque is often gleaming<br />
and reflected off the waters, displaying<br />
refined works of Islamic engineering.<br />
Coated with steel, glass and crystals, the<br />
majestic exterior shines without fail in<br />
daylight and nighttime. Completed in<br />
2008, this mosque can accommodate up<br />
to 700 worshippers at a given time.<br />
Highlight:<br />
The mosque<br />
uses solar panel<br />
cells to power<br />
its facilities<br />
Location:<br />
Kuala<br />
Terengganu,<br />
Terengganu,<br />
Malaysia<br />
BASIC<br />
MOSQUE<br />
ETIQUETTE<br />
Be<br />
Respectful<br />
Keep voice calm and avoid making loud<br />
conversations in the holy place. Put your<br />
handphones on silent mode and don’t take<br />
photos of worshippers praying. Also, no<br />
eating in the mosques and don’t enter if<br />
you’re intoxicated.<br />
Dress<br />
Modestly<br />
Women should not be wearing revealing or<br />
tight clothes when entering a mosque and<br />
it is respectable to cover all limbs at both<br />
wrist and ankle length. Whereas, men<br />
should wear long pants and short-sleeved<br />
shirts are allowed.<br />
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