Darul Hana Islamic Park inspired by Omani mosque
KUCHING: The RM6.8 million Darul Hana Islamic Park, located in the grounds of the Darul Hana Mosque Kuching, is inspired by the gardens at Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Muscat, Oman.
Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud launched the project developed by the Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) on Wednesday.
LCDA said in a statement the project is one of the Sarawak government’s initiatives to realise the ‘Mosque in the Garden’ concept in the state.
The authority said inspiration from the Omani mosque was used in the landscaping to complement the architectural beauty of Darul Hana Mosque.
“The first phase of construction started in March 2019 and will be completed in October 2020, while the second phase is expected to start in 2021. The total land area is around 12 acres,” said the statement.
The first phase comprises construction of gazebo, water features, trellis sitting, LED lights, and car park area.
The second phase will feature more gazebos, LED lights, and parking spaces, as well as a kiosk, toilets, and a boulevard.
LCDA said the Islamic park will be a unique landmark for Muslims in the Darul Hana residential area.
“The Darul Hana Mosque and the Islamic park will be a model for a modern Malay settlement that is well organised and dynamic,” it added.
The launching of the Islamic park was one of the events under the Sarawak-level Maulidur Rasul celebration.
Among those present were Taib’s wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar, cabinet ministers, assistant ministers, and senior government officials.
Congregational Maghrib prayer was held at the Darul Hana Mosque in conjunction with the function, while a tazkirah was delivered by state mufti Datu Kipli Yassin.
This was followed by the Zikir Maulud to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad SAW.