Masjid Kampung Laut

About 300 years ago, Javanese Muslims built this mosque to show their gratitude after a narrow escape from pirates. Today, it is thought to be the oldest mosque in Peninsula Malaysia. It was originally located at Kampung Laut, just across the river from Kota Bharu. But the annual monsoon floods had brought about substantial damage to the wooden mosque. Hence in 1968, the mosque was relocated to a safer location. It now stands at Kampung Nilam Puri, which is a local center for religious studies. Entry into the mosque, however, is forbidden to non-Muslims.