Islam
Islam is the faith of most people in Sabah and the official religion of Malaysia. Muslims pray five times a day facing Makkah, fast through Ramadan and gather for Friday prayers at midday. A masjid holds the main prayers; a surau is a smaller prayer room.
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Prayer Times
Qibla
290.6° from north
From the city centre. Allow location for your own spot.
Visiting
- Dress modestly and take your shoes off before the prayer hall.
- Women usually cover their hair inside; many mosques lend robes at the door.
- Visitors are welcome outside prayer times. Keep quiet during prayers and do not walk in front of someone praying.
Questions People Ask
- Can non-Muslims visit a mosque?
- Yes. Most mosques in Kota Kinabalu welcome visitors outside prayer times. Ask at the entrance, and stay out of the prayer hall while prayers are on.
- What are the five daily prayers?
- Subuh at dawn, Zohor after midday, Asar in the afternoon, Maghrib at sunset and Isyak at night. Their times move with the sun through the year; the times above are today's.
- When are Ramadan and Hari Raya?
- Ramadan is the month of fasting and moves about eleven days earlier each year. Hari Raya Aidilfitri ends it with prayers, forgiveness and open houses.
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