Zahir Mosque
The state mosque of Kedah, built in 1912 in the centre of Alor Setar. Its black domes and slender minarets make it one of the grandest and oldest mosques in Malaysia.
- Where
- Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 6.1203, 100.3650
Get the Zahir Mosque stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Zahir Mosque. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Kedah volume with your photos and a note.
Near Zahir Mosque
Mount Jerai 38 km
A 1,217 metre peak rising alone from the rice plains of Kedah, once known to sailors as Kedah Peak. A winding road climbs to the cool summit, which looks out over paddy fields and the Strait of Malacca.
Bujang Valley 43 km
The richest archaeological area in Malaysia, a Hindu-Buddhist complex settled from the 5th to the 14th century between Mount Jerai and the Muda River. Restored temple bases called candi stand in the forest near Merbok, alongside the remains of ancient iron smelting.
Kilim Karst Geoforest Park 60 km
A maze of limestone cliffs, mangrove channels and tidal creeks on Langkawi's northeast coast. Small boats wind through it past bat caves and fish farms, while sea eagles circle overhead.
Langkawi 61 km
An archipelago of 99 islands about 30 km off the northwest coast of Malaysia, close to the Thai border, with duty-free status. Its main island mixes rainforest, limestone and beaches, with Kuah as its biggest town and Pantai Cenang its busiest shore.
Pulau Dayang Bunting 63 km
The second largest island of the Langkawi group, its hills said to resemble a pregnant woman lying on her back. A short walk from the jetty leads to the Lake of the Pregnant Maiden, a freshwater lake ringed by limestone and forest.
Batu Ferringhi 73 km
Penang's main beach, a 4 km stretch of sand on the island's north coast about 11 km from George Town. Big hotels line the shore, and after dark the roadside fills with a long night market.
Cenang Beach 74 km
Langkawi's most popular beach, a long strip of pale sand on the island's southwest coast. Cafés, small hotels and water sports line it, and in the evening people gather on the sand to watch the sun go down over the sea.
Penang National Park 75 km
A small national park on the northwestern tip of Penang Island, covering 1,213 hectares of forest and sea. Trails and boats lead to quiet coves such as Monkey Beach and the lighthouse at Muka Head.
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Questions
Where is Zahir Mosque?
Zahir Mosque is in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Mount Jerai (38 km), Bujang Valley (43 km), Kilim Karst Geoforest Park (60 km).
How do I get the Zahir Mosque stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Zahir Mosque and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Kedah volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Zahir Mosque before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Kedah volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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