KUCHING: The soon-to-be opened Kuching City Floating Mosque will be another important landmark for the Kuching Waterfront.
The mosque whose construction began in 2016 is the first floating house of worship in the State.
On Saturday, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg encouraged Muslims to get married in the mosque or hold other ceremonies/activities.
“Other than praying and carrying out religious activities, the mosque would
be a popular tourist attraction from where one will be able to get a good view of Darul Hana Bridge, the Astana and State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building,” said Kuching North mayor Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai when contacted yesterday.
He added that holding marriage and other ceremonies would be making full use of the building and adding an atmosphere of festivities at the waterfront.
“We can therefore expect more tourists and a people-friendly place once everything has been completed,” he said.
Naffais Nasrael, 27, who works as a public relations officer for a local company here, expressed his excitement over the floating mosque opposite Gambier Street. He thought it would make the city more interesting to locals and tourists alike.
Meanwhile, Nur Alia, who works as a clerk with a private company here, said the new mosque would become an extra place for Muslims to hold their marriage ceremonies.
“It will also be a tourist attraction which makes our city more beautiful and attractive as it is situated in the middle of the city,” she said.
