Kembara Ramadhan 2026 – Day 10: The Journey Home...

“The road has ended, but the prayers we carried along it will continue their journey to the end...”

(The last mosque in our trip)

Day 10: 10 March 2026 (Tuesday)
Route: Ipoh - Kuala Lumpur

Every journey carries us forward, but the last day always asks us to slow down - to look back at the miles travelled, the prayers whispered, and the quiet blessings gathered along the way. Every journey, no matter how meaningful, must eventually find its way home.

On the final day of our Kembara Ramadhan, the road southbound carried us not only closer to home but also to a few more mosques along the way. Yet, unlike the earlier days of the journey, I found myself less eager to explore. My heart felt heavier as we approached the last mosque on our list. Quietly I wondered whether we would still have the strength, the perseverance, and the spirit to undertake another journey like this in the years to come.

They say aging is a privilege denied to many. Perhaps it is like climbing a mountain - breathless with every step, yet rewarded with a clearer and wider view from the summit. A gentle sadness lingered in my heart, but it was accompanied by hope and prayer. I trust that I will continue to be guided by the wisdom of my heart rather than the worries of my mind.

(Masjid Muhibbuddin Shah, Ipoh)

Our final Subuh prayers of this Kembara Ramadhan were performed at Masjid Muhibbuddin Shah, located just a short drive from our accommodation at Anderson ImpianKU Suites.

The mosque serves as a central place of worship for the community and visitors to Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun. Built in 1996, it is easily recognised by the prominent round blue-green dome that crowns its main prayer hall. The design blends Middle Eastern and Nusantara (Malay Archipelago) styles. 

After Subuh, we had enough time to enjoy a short power nap before checking out.

(Masjid China Muhammadiah, Ipoh)

Before leaving Ipoh, we made a brief stop at Masjid Muhammadiah (Masjid Cina). Known for its distinctive Chinese architectural design, the mosque features a pagoda-shaped minaret, green glazed roof tiles, and a graceful half-moon entrance. It can accommodate up to 2,000 worshippers.

The site originally housed Madrasah Muhammadiah, founded in 1973. A small surau built in 1978 was later upgraded to a mosque in 2007, and the current Chinese-inspired structure was completed in 2013. Performing our sunnah prayers here felt especially calming, as if the quiet elegance of the architecture itself invited reflection.

(Jambatan Sultan Nazrin Shah)

Rather than taking the highway, we chose the slower coastal road towards Kuala Lumpur - a route that winds through quiet villages, stretches of paddy fields across Perak, and eventually the historic coastal town of Kuala Selangor.

(Masjid Tuminah Hamidi, Bagan Datuk)

Continuing along the old road towards Kuala Selangor, we made another detour to visit Masjid Tuminah Hamidi in Bagan Datuk. This stunning floating mosque stands along the banks of the Perak River and is the third mosque of its kind in the state.

(The murky water of Sungai Perak)

The complex includes an open square, a multipurpose hall, and exhibition spaces, with capacity for about 5,000 worshippers. The mosque was named by DPM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in honour of his parents and was inaugurated in March 2025. We had visited this mosque several times before. During this visit, some areas were under repair, but we were able to perform our jamak Zohor and Asar prayers in the temporary prayer area.

By the time we entered the LATAR Expressway, the afternoon was already fading. Instead of heading straight home, we made one last detour to Masjid Damansara Perdana to break our fast and perform Terawih prayers.

(Masjid Damansara Perdana)

Often described as an “industrial-themed” mosque, it features a minimalist modern design using raw steel, concrete ventilation blocks, and soaring ceilings without traditional domes or arches. Its contemporary architecture blends naturally into the surrounding urban landscape and has drawn much attention since its completion. 

(The mimbar in the prayer hall)

That evening the mosque was filled with worshippers. The iftar area lively with families and travellers, and the prayer hall packed to the brim during Terawih.

(Kembara Ramadhan final iftar in Damansara Perdana)

When we finally reached home, exhaustion quickly caught up with us. The bags were left unpacked. After a quick hot shower, we slipped straight into bed, letting the warmth ease our tired muscles.

Tonight we rest with gratitude. May every step of this journey bring us closer to Allah, and may every mosque we visited stand as a quiet witness to our prayers. Journeys end, but the prayers offered along the way will continue, long after the road falls silent.

Masjid Jamek Cina Muslim Klang - 2024

"An inch of time is worth an inch of gold, but an inch of gold may not buy an inch of time..." - Chinese proverb

(Masjid Jamek Cina Muslim Klang)

After our lunch at Restoran Mohd Chan we drove to Masjid Jamek Cina Muslim located in Bandar Botanik, Klang.

(The signage from the main road)

(The gate into the mosque's compound)

This mosque is the only mosque characterized by Chinese architecture in Selangor. Loaded with traditional Chinese elements, the Masjid Jamek Cina Muslim was built based on the architecture of the Xi'an Great Mosque in Shaanxi province, China. The mosque can accommodate up to 1,000 worshipers. The mosque was opened to public in August 2024 and inaugerated in December 2024 by DYMM Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

 

(A unique Chinese architecture minaret)

(The main courtyard leading to the prayer hall)

(Beautiful garden in the courtyard)

(Partitions dividing the different courtyards)

The concept of this mosque is based on a central axis with a clear division of spaces with the use of a 'courtyard'. It has a unique mosque tower characterized by Chinese architecture and there is a prayer hall where the roof is made of traditional Chinese tiles. The garden can be used as an additional prayer area during eid or Jumaat prayers. Wooden elements are used in the main prayer room and Chinese-style calligraphy adorns the mihrab space. There are library facilities, lecture rooms, management offices, imam rooms, lounge rooms, talaqi corners, souvenir shops and restaurants.

(The use of wooden elements in the main prayer hall)

(Calligraphy writing of Asmaul Husna)

(The external ablution area for men)

(One of the cozy corners for religious classes)

There are several architectural similarities between this mosque and the Great Mosque of Xi’an, including the position of the main entrance to the open space facing the main prayer hall. The design of the handrails made of natural granite in the Masjid Jamek Cina Muslim is also almost the same as the Xi’an Great Mosque. Even the furniture there also adopts traditional Chinese designs.

(Menara Cahaya Bulan)

(I was in Xi'an in 2013 during the China Silk Road trip)

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Mee Udang Banjir Kuala Selangor...

"The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life..." - Confucius

(Mee Udang Banjir Kuala Selangor)

Earlier, we bought a dozen Karipap Kingkong from the roadside stall and thought of sharing one for brunch.

(Mee Udang Banjir and Mee Goreng Udang)

After visiting the Kuala Selangor Masjid Raja Lumu and the Street Arts, we were feeling famished. A little exercise in the morning burned some calories and stimulated our appetite. It was still early but we tried our luck and stopped at Restoran Mee Udang Banjir. The restaurant was opened and there were already many customers having their early lunch.

This restaurant has a lot of food on their menu. We have not eaten Mee Udang for a quite a while so we ordered Mee Udang Banjir and Mee Goreng Udang. Both dishes were tasty and worth the price.

(Rojak and Cendol Durian Borhan)

Street Arts in Pekan Lama Kuala Selangor

"I don't paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality..." - Frida Kahlo

(Kuala Selangor Street Art)

The Laluan Seni Pekan Lama Kuala Selangor is located across Masjid Sultan Lumu, the back alley behind the Restoran Bagan.

(Vibrant paintings on the walls)

(Exploring the back lane)

There are two main paintings that fill the walls of the building. As you enter the clean well maintained back lane, there are arts and beautiful interesting murals decorating the walls. Apart from being a tourist attraction, the murals provide insight to the beauty and culture of Kuala Selangor and its people.

(Local myths and legends)

(Each painting tells a story)

(Local scenes of Kuala Selangor)

The murals of Laluan Seni Pekan Lama were contributed by local artists and have legitimate artistic merit.

(Leisure activities and pastimes hobbies)

(Kuda Kepang traditional Javanese dance)

(Kampung boys simple games)

(Local kampung scenes)

(Flying without wings)

(Blending in with the locals)

Masjid Raja Lumu Kuala Selangor

"Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it..." - Edmund Burke

(Masjid Raja Lumu Kuala Selangor)

Our mission today was to visit Masjid Tuminah, the new mosque in Bagan Datuk. On the way, we stopped to buy our favorite Karipap Gergasi and stop at Pekan Lama Kuala Selangor to visit some attractions there.

Our first visit was to Masjid Pekan Lama Kuala Selangor built in 1857, situated at the foot of Bukit Melawati. The old mosque has been renovated and upgraded and now known as Masjid Raja Lumu, the ninth Royal Mosque of Selangor.

(The new mosque at the foot of Bukit Melawati)

The name of the mosque was in conjunction with the name of Raja Lumu who was the first Sultan of Selangor, known as Sultan Salahuddin Shah who ruled from 1766 to 1782. Raja Lumu was installed as Sultan of Selangor in Kuala Selangor and resided on Bukit Melawati which was formerly known as Bukit Selangor.

(A mosque with modern facilities)

This mosque is designed with modern features but maintained the original prayer hall. The beautiful chandeliers are from Egypt and wall decorations are from Uzbekistan. There are Quran verses carved on stone and wood. The main prayer hall can accommodate about 700 jemaah.

(A unique green copper dome)

A copper dome is one of the new attractions of the Masjid Raja Lumu. The copper dome is green after a rusting process and similar in colour of that of the Statue of Liberty in New York. The mosque still maintains the original dome.

The mosque was inaugurated on 6 October 2022 by His Majesty the Sultan of Selangor.

(Steps leading to the entrance)

The Old Dengkil Dredge

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” – Anais Nin

(Sri Banting Dredge in Selangor)

Last week we visited the Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge, one of the two surviving tin dredges in Malaysia. Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge has been preserved very well and becomes one of Perak’s heritage attractions.

Today we used the google map to locate the other surviving tin dredge named Sri Banting Dredge. The old dredge is located in Dengkil, Selangor. From the small town of Dengkil we drove on Jalan Banting then on the untarmacked road to an illegal dump site by the man-made lake. From there we could see the abandoned dredge from a distance. It is still floating majestically on the edge of the lake covered with bushes. To get near the dredge we have to use another route which is quite challenging and there were wild dogs loitering around the old dredge.

(The abandoned dredge on the other edge)

(Still a majestic floating monster)

The Sri Banting Dredge was built in 1974 and ceased operation in 1997. This old and out of service dredge was used during the tin mining industry heydays. This is the last remaining tin dredge in Klang Valley, and the only other one remaining in Malaysia.

If only this old dredge could be preserved, it could become one of the tourist heritage attractions in Selangor.

Saudagar Nanas Agrofarm Sungai Merab

“Living an experience, a particular fate, is accepting it fully.” - Albert Camus

(Whole and cut pineapples on sale)

This morning we drove to Bangi to visit the Saudagar Nanas Agrofarm, a new viral attraction in Kampung Sungai Merab Luar. The pineapple farm is owned by a young entrepreneur named Encik Hardy who used to work as MD2 pineapple marketing officer at a well-known company in Serdang. With his experience, he cultivated varieties of pineapples on a ​​4.5 acres hilly land and transformed the farm into a tourist attraction.

(No entrance fee)

(A long walk to the cafe on top of the hill)

(Varieties of pineapple species)

When we arrived, it was still early in the morning. We parked our car at the foot of the hill and hiked uphill, sweating profusely as the weather was hot and humid. We stopped a few times on the way to the café to catch our breath as well as for some photo opportunities around the farm. The panoramic view from the top was beautiful.

(Looking closely at the plants)

(Panoramic view from the top)

(A place for family picnic)

(The different species)

There were already a large crowd, especially at the café which is situated on top of the hill. The dining area was crowded with people still waiting for their orders. Some visitors came as early as 6.30 am to have breakfast here. The cafe provides a variety of pineapple-based menus and other Malay and western dishes. Everything looks delicious on the menu but looking at the crowd, we gave up and left.

(The cafe on top of the hill)

(Lempeng nenas and ayam masak lemak)

(Hiking downhill to the car park)