A multicultural country with over 61.3% of its population practising Islam, Malaysia is dotted with countless majestic places of worship, particularly mosques in all shapes and forms.

Each mosque has distinct architecture representing different Islamic design elements. In the following compilation, find the 10 most stunning mosques in Malaysia.

Federal Territory Mosque, Kuala Lumpur

Known locally as Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan, the Ottomon-Malay design of this mosque is largely influenced by Turkey’s Blue Mosque and India’s Taj Mahal.

Made up of 22 domes, two minaret towers, exquisite calligraphy carvings and an aesthetic garden surrounded by a moat, this mosque has the capacity to accommodate 17,000 worshippers.

Tip: There is a free guided tour that runs everyday, where visitors are allowed to ask questions concerning the mosque and the religion in general.

Address: Jalan Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Kompleks Kerajaan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur

Putra Mosque, Putrajaya

Occasionally called the Pink Mosque, the Putra Mosque fronts the beautiful man-made Putrajaya Lake and has a design that gracefully combines modernity and tradition.

It is inspired by the Sheikh Omar Mosque in Baghdad, carrying Malaysian, Persian and Arabian details, while its signature pink dome is made out of pink granite and five tier minarets representing the five pillars of Islam.

Tip: The fastest and most convenient way to reach Putrajaya is via the KLIA express train service from KL Sentral.

Address: Persiaran Persekutuan, Presint 1, 62502 Putrajaya

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, Selangor

Located in Shah Alam, the state mosque of Selangor claims the title as the biggest mosque in South east Asia. It is more commonly known as the Blue Mosque thanks to its grand blue dome and blue window panels.

Its main dome and walls are decorated with detailed Arabic calligraphy while the wooden pulpit is carved by local craftsmen from Kelantan.

Tip: This mosque is only accessible to Muslims on Fridays.

Address: Persiaran Masjid St., Sekysen 14, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor

Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque, Terengganu

Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque is Malaysia’s first ever floating mosque. It consists of traditional Malay and Moorish elements with a clean and bold white exterior.

Tip: Visit the mosque in the evening for an enchanting sight where the lake mirrors the mosque through a breathtaking reflection.

Address: Kuala Ibai Lagoon, 20400 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Sabah

With a more contemporary design, the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque follows the motif of the Nabaqi Mosque in Medina.

Both white and elaborate, the spectacular mosque is surrounded by a man-made lagoon where paddle boat rides operate, and is capable of accommodating up to 12,000 worshippers.

Tip: Non-Muslims are only allowed to visit the mosque outside of praying hours.

Address: Jalan Teluk Likas, Kampung Likas, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Kapitan Keling Mosque, Pulau Pinang

Built by the first Indian Muslim settlers in Penang back in 1801, the Kapitan Keling Mosque is the largest mosque in Georgetown.

With distinct golden domes imprinted with Mughal designs and windows bearing geometrical floral patterns, this impressive mosque possesses an Indian-Islamic architecture and form.

Tip: Non-Muslims are only allowed to visit the mosque outside of praying hours.

Address: 14, Jalan Buckingham, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Al-Bukhary Mosque, Kedah

Located within the Al-Bukhary complex in Alor Setar, Kedah, the Al-Bukary Mosque features Iranian and Turkish designs and has a five-layered archway depicting the five pillars of Islam.

At the entrance to the mosque, there is an impressive reflecting pool adorned with exquisite Arabesque motifs.

The mosque is named after Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary, a billionaire who funded the construction of the mosque.

Address: Jalan Langgar, Kedah, Bandar Alor Setar, 05450 Alor Setar, Kedah

Crystal Mosque, Terengganu

Considered as one of the most unique mosques in Malaysia, the Crystal Mosque is located within the Islamic Heritage Park on the Wan Man island.

Made completely out of crystal, glass and steel, the structure underpins Gothic and Moorish details.

Tip: Visit the mosque during the night when its domes and minarets are lit up in different hues.

Address: Pulau Wan Man, 21000 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu

Ubudiah Mosque, Perak

This distinctly shaped octagonal mosque with a magnificent golden dome and striking minarets has become a top attraction in Kuala Kangsar, Perak’s royal town.

It has a Indo-Saracenic architecture, and was built during the reign of Sultan Idris Murshidul Adzam Shah.

Address: Jalan Istana, 33000 Kuala Kangsar, Perak

Melaka Straits Mosque, Melaka

Floating and built on stilts off the shores of Melaka, this mosque doubles as a watch point over ships and water craft over the Straits.

It has a dome with Middle Eastern influences and a façade decorated with Islamic motifs.

Tip: Non-Muslims are only allowed to visit outside of prayer times.

Address: Jalan Merdeka, Taman Pulau Melaka, 75000 Melaka

This article first appeared in rollinggrace.com

Grace Ng is a serial wanderluster, solo female traveller, award-winning recipe developer and travel writer.