Masjid Al-Mokhtar Daerah Barat Daya Balik Pulau, Penang - 2004

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(Masjid Al-Mokhtar Daerah Barat Daya Balik Pulau)

GPS: 5.33988, 100.22229
05°20′23.57″N 100°13′20.24″E

The new Masjid Al-Mokhtar of Balik Pulau is a new modern mosque. It is situated next to a Nasi Arab Mandi restaurant. Opposite the mosque is the shariah Lower Court and on the left side of the mosque is the Magistrate Court and the district's public library.

(The signage of the mosque at the main gate)

(Very big parking area to cater for buses and cars)

(Staircase leading to the main entrance)

This mosque was inaugurated by the Governor of Penang in 2004. The mosque has a Middle Eastern design concept and is combined with the use of modern building materials. It is also equipped with modern facilities.

(One of the many entrances)

(The main prayer area)

(The pulpit area and the mimbar)

Masjid Al-Mokhtar is strategically located in the middle of Balik Pulau town. Sales expo and food carnival are often organized in the spacious mosque parking lot. This mosque is also a focal point during the fasting month because of its Ramadan bazaar. The mosque is always busy with weekly religious classes and activities.

(Middle Eastern design and architecture)

(Motorcycle parking area and children playground)

(Syariah Lower Court and Restoran Selera Warisan)