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Friday, October 1, 2010

Banting's Masjid Ar-Rahman exudes Old World charm



[Pix copyright Ewe Paik Leong]

Located about five kilometres northward from Banting, Kampong Sungai Manggi boasts of a unique mosque displaying Old World charm. The Masjid Ar-Rahman defines logical explanation as to the purpose of its structure. Reaching skyward are three pillars ending with prongs resembling music tuning forks. The minaret is actually a tower with a balcony topped with a cupola sadly needing a fresh coat of paint. Nevertheless, the mosque is an interesting sight.

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