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Islamic Civilisation Park

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This unique theme park is a way to demonstrate the achievement of Islamic architecture. Besides, it provides an interactive journey of many famous Islamic monuments, including Taj Mahal of India, Al-Hambra Citadel of Spain and 3 others interactive monument. These 5 interactive monuments are among the other 21 mini replica monuments found in the Islamic Civilization Complex, separated from the Public Zone. Public zone houses the most impressive icon of the theme park, which is the Crystal Mosque.

Monument Park

The monument park presents 22 monuments from 21 countries from all over the world across the Asian, European and African continents. There are two monuments which come from the same state; the Masjidil-Haram and Nabawi Mosque. All monuments, scaled from between 1:1.7 to 1:22 compared to the original size, are the important landmarks which marked the arrival, development and glory of Islam in the countries. The materials used to build all the monuments are locally produced.

All the names and information of the monuments are explained in three languages – Malay, English and Arabic. This is to provide information to visitors which come from different countries from all over the world. Other than providing a splendor view of the great architectural elements in the monuments, the park also provides interactive activities in the selected five monuments. The attractions monuments available in the park are:

  • The National Mosque, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Taj Mahal, Agra, India.
  • The Dome of The Rock (Qubbah As-Sakhrah), Palestin.
  • Masjidil Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
  • Al-Hambra Citadel, Granada, Spain.
  • Agadez Grand Mosque, Niger.
  • The Aleppo Citadel, Syria.
  • Mausoleum of Abu Nasr Parsa, Balkh, Afghanistan.
  • Badshahi Mosque, Pakistan.
  • Kalyan Minaret, Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
  • Kudus Al-Manar Mosque,Central Java, Indonesia.
  • Kul Sharif Mosque, Kazan City, Russia.
  • Mohammad Ali Mosque (Alabaster Mosque), Cairo, Egypt.
  • Pattani Mosque, Thailand.
  • The Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Nabawi), Medina, Saudi Arabia.
  • The Great Mosque of Qairawan, Tunisia.
  • Great Mosque of Samarra, Iraq.
  • Sheikh Lutfallah Mosque, Iran.
  • Suleyman Mosque, Turkey.
  • Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Brunei.
  • Minaret of Xian, China.
  • Sultan Mosque, Singapore.

TTI River Cruise

TTI River Cruise provides a unique and different experience for you. The guided cruise, which enable you to enjoy the serene splendor of Terengganu River.

Crystal Villa

Crystal Villa complex is located in the Islamic Civilization Park, Pulau Wan Man, and Kuala Terengganu.

4 Crystal Villas units are very affordable and convenient for tourists and visitors who wish to stay in the Kuala Terengganu area. The Crystal Villas are suitable for family and is situated in a very strategic location adjacent to the Crystal Mosque and Terengganu River.

Laman Selera B’Beteng

B’beteng has two sections, and they are the Bbeteng Restaurant and Laman Selera. For visitors looking forward to a delectable culinary experience, this a perfect place for them. It is located beside the Terengganu riverfront and the guests will be able to enjoy the picturesque view of Kuala Terengganu City and Duyung Island. The restaurant serves various ranges of dishes from traditional Terengganu delicacies.

Crystal Mosque

The Crystal Mosque of Terengganu is the icon of Taman Tamadun Islam and Kuala Terengganu City-the Waterfront Heritage City. It is considered unique as it is the first and only mosque builds from steel and glass hence the crystal-like image. The mosque was constructed between 2006 and 2008. It was officially opened on 8 February 2008 by 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu.

Sitting atop the surface of the Terengganu River, this magnificently mesmerizing mosque is truly a sight to behold. With beautifully crafted frosted glass windows and meticulous calligraphy, it instills in the visitor a sense of serene and peaceful piety. As a place to worship Him, it is precisely this that is seeked: an ambience that puts you in a peaceful state of mind.

700 Muslims are able to prostrate themselves in prayer in the designated prayer hall which measures approximately 950 square feet. This comfortable hall is made even more so as it is fully air-conditioned and equipped with modern amenities.

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