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Located atop a hill in Johor Bahru and facing the neighboring Singapore and the Straits of Johor, stands one of the magnificent and most beautiful old mosques of Malaysia, the Abu Bakar Mosque.
The mosque started construction during the modernization process of Johor in 1892 and it was commissioned by the late Sultan Abu Bakar who is known as ‘the Father of Modern Johor’. The construction took 8 years and it was built in 1900. It has the capacity of over 2000 worshippers at a time.
The mosque is mainly Victorian but it is a blend of archictectural styles and the minarets look mainly like the British watch towers. It is a blend of Moorish and Victorian styles with a bit of influence in Malay style. It allows the entry of both Muslims and non-Muslims. However, it is recommended to wear modest and decent clothing as a sign of respect.
In addition, you have to remove your shoes before you enter the mosque. There are also some closest attractions which relate to Johor’s history covered in Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque Tour. They are the Sultan Abu Bakar Monument and Royal Bakar Museum. Citrus Johor Bahru, Thistle Hotel, and Puteri Pacific Hotel are some of the closest hotels to state mosque. These are located in the heart of Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This way, tourists can tour full day easily. The Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is currently a protected heritage site listed by the Department of Mosques and Antiquities. It also features some of the Moorish architecture elements with some minor influence of Malay architecture.
You can get to the state mosque from the city centre by a taxi by paying affordable fare from Johor Bahru. It costs around RM3 for each ride. You can also get there by Muafakat Bus P-101.
You can take MRT from Woodlands MRT Stop to get to the mosque from Singapore. It costs only $1.10 to reach Johor Bahru. Then, you can take taxi to the mosque once you clear Malaysian customs formalities.
Jalan Skudai is the street where the Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque is located. It is actually located in the city of Johor, Malaysia. It is located atop the hill where you can capture the panoramic view of Straits of Johor. It is located in the proximity to The Grand Palace, which is currently Royal Abu Bakar Museum.