Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu(Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Kota Kinabalu Floating Mosque)

Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu is situated on the shores of Likas Bay in Kota Kinabalu. The white mosque is surrounded by an artificial lake, and its blue and gold domes and four minarets are reflected on the calm water, giving it the appearance of floating in the center of the water when viewed from a distance, which is why it is nicknamed the Floating Mosque. It was officially opened in 2000. Its design was inspired by Al Masjid-e-Nabawi in Medina, Saudi Arabia, and it features a modern Islamic architectural style. The main prayer hall can accommodate over 10,000 worshippers at once, making it one of the main mosques in Kota Kinabalu. The mosque also houses facilities such as a religious school and remains a daily gathering place for local community members.