Indian Mosque, Kuching
| Indian Mosque, Kuching | |
|---|---|
Masjid India, Kuching | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia |
Shown within Sarawak | |
| Coordinates | 1°33′39.85″N 110°20′38.99″E / 1.5610694°N 110.3441639°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Minaret | 1 |
Indian Mosque or Floating Mosque is a floating mosque located at the bank of Sarawak River, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The building is officiated by the former Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak, Abdul Taib Mahmud at 1 March 2019.[1]
History
The former mosque building was constructed in December 1871 by a group of Indian Muslims. It was built on land purchased from the government under Charles Brooke's administration for 60 Sarawak Dollars. The land was located in what was then a centre of Indian Muslim commerce, in the area now known as Gambir Street and India Street in Kuching.[2] This old building is still standing between textile and spices shop on the Gambir Street and locally known as Masjid Tambi.[3] Four important individuals, Messrs Thamby Abdullah, Kather Maideen, Kader Basah and Said Mohamed, were the pioneers in implementing the mosque's upgrading work.[4]
The construction project of the floating mosque to replace the former one began on 2016.[5] The building cost of MYR 21 million to build, and is able to accommodate 1,600 worshipper at once.[6]
References
- ^ Rusnan Mustafa (9 March 2019). "Mercu kesatuan ummah". Utusan Borneo (in Malay). Archived from the original on 9 March 2026.
- ^ David, M. K.; Dealwis, C. (2009). "Reasons for Assimilation: Focus on the Indian Muslims in Kuching, Malaysia". Migration & Ethnic Themes. 25.
- ^ Ling Hui; Lian Cheng (28 March 2021). "Awaiting the rebirth of a historical icon: Old Masjid Bandar Kuching to rise again". DayakDaily. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025.
- ^ Rudi Affendi Khalik (17 April 2017). "Masjid India di Kuching ada 27 premis sewa". Berita Harian (in Malay). Archived from the original on 29 January 2020.
- ^ Zaphne Philip (6 April 2019). "Masjid terapung di Kuching siap pada 2018". Media Permata (in Malay). Archived from the original on 21 July 2025.
- ^ "Floating mosque latest attraction in Kuching". The Borneo Post. 18 March 2019. Archived from the original on 21 November 2023.