Majlis Agama Islam Kedah
Saifuddin Ahmad
Religious
RM 299m
In the proposal for the new state mosque we have observed the elements of Masjid Zahir’s dome as the design approach. This approach is to literally transition the main element (the dome) of Masjid Zahir into the new state mosque.
Masjid Zahir’s dome, it’s overall intricate copper finishing and Mughal architecture influence is made as an adaptation into the new state mosque as an iconic element.
The state of Kedah Darul Aman is also known as ‘_Negeri Jelapang Padi_’ (The Padi Field State)
In honor of the above mentioned title, the overall external outlook of the new state mosque has been designed to metaphorically represent padi fields.
There are many sea coconut trees (Borassus Flabellifer) planted around the state of Kedah. The characteristics of this tree has also been interpreted and expressed into the creative works of the proposed external design of the new state mosque.