Perlis State Mosque

Perlis State Mosque (Masjid Negeri Perlis) is the principal state mosque of Perlis located in Arau, the royal capital of Perlis, Malaysia. Situated along Jalan Arau-Kangar, it serves as the main congregational mosque for state-level religious ceremonies and Friday prayers. Notable for its modernist Islamic architecture with Moorish influences, large prayer hall, minaret and landscaped grounds, it replaced the Alwi Mosque in Kangar as the state mosque and remains an important landmark near the Arau Royal Palace.

Visitors can expect a large, modern state mosque set in landscaped grounds near Arau town centre and the royal palace area. The exterior features a prominent minaret, domes, arches and open courtyards, while the interior has a spacious main prayer hall with mihrab and minbar. The surroundings are calm and well-maintained. Non-Muslim visitors can view the architecture from outside and designated areas outside prayer times, while Muslim visitors can join prayers and observe state religious functions.

The Perlis State Mosque in Arau was built to serve as the new state mosque, replacing the Alwi Mosque in Kangar. Construction began in the early 1970s and the mosque was completed and officiated in the 1970s during the reign of Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, becoming the main venue for state-level Islamic ceremonies and official religious functions in Perlis.

As the state mosque (Masjid Negeri), it is the central place for congregational prayers, Friday prayers, Eid prayers and official state religious events in Perlis. It serves as a symbol of Islam as the official religion of the state and a community gathering place for the local Muslim population.