05 Kembara Ramadhan - Kuala Besut, Terengganu

“Real genius is nothing else but the supernatural virtue of humility in the domain of thought…” -Simone Weil

(Masjid Nasiruddin Shah, Besut)

Day 05 - Saturday, 23 March 2024
Route: Kuala Terengganu - Kuala Besut
Distance: 103 km
Hotel: Temu Primula Hotel, Kuala Besut (Rm105.30)

Woke up at 4.30 am for sahur of packed Nasi Dagang. Walked a short distance to Masjid Al-Muktafi Billah Shah for solat subuh. By 11.00 am we checked out and headed towards Kuala Besut via the coastal route. Stopped for refuelling at Petronas Gong Badak.

(A bus cafe at Masjid Al-Muktafi Billah Shah)

(Kuala Terengganu Draw Bridge)

Detoured to Masjid Lapan Kubah, located at Kampung Lapan Kotak in Besut for solat Zohor/Asar. The architecture of the mosque is similar to St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Russia. The mosque was built from public donations to replace the old wooden mosque which was over 100 years old. Met Munawar and Ros who were on a road trip with some friends.

 

(Masjid Lapan Kubah, Jerteh)

(An antique carriage to keep the kitab and quran)

Later drove around Kuala Besut to buy some provisions. By 3.30 pm we checked in Temu Primula Hotel and rested the whole afternoon. Iftar and solat terawih were at Masjid Nasiruddin Shah Kg. Raja, located about 6 km from our hotel.

(Solat terawih at Masjid Nasiruddin Shah Kg Raja, Besut)

(Reciting the quran before Isya' prayers)

Brought back a pack of nasi lauk from the masjid. Bought nasi goreng and tomyam for sahur later.

(A spacious room at Temu Primula Hotel, Kuala Besut)