Hotels near Abdullah Faqih Bandar Parit Raja Mosque

Abdullah Faqih Bandar Parit Raja Mosque is a landmark in the town of Parit Raja, which is about thirty-five minutes away from the town centre and 100 kilometres north of the state capital, Johor Bahru. This mosque is old but has recently undergone renovation works since 2011 that gets the old building replaced with a new three-story building. With the renovation cost of four million ringgit, the capacity of the mosque is also expanded to be able to accommodate 1,500 congregants in comparison to the 1,000 congregants capacity for the old mosque.

It is expected that this mosque would be the centre and meeting place for a total of 14 mosques in Sri Gading area. As such, this mosque is perfectly built to accommodate the religious needs of the growing residents of Parit Raja due to its bigger sheer size. The mosque is also positioned just nearby the main road of Jalan Kluang with close proximities to other facilities such as secondary schools, university, banks, petrol stations, supermarkets and many more.

Therefore it is easily accessible upon coming to Parit Raja, especially with its distinctive features in comparison to the buildings nearby. Since the completion of the new building, the mosque is more commonly used by the residents of Muslim faith for various religious activities such as sermons, the mass obligatory of five-time day prayers, Quran and hadith studies, breaking fast and many more.

How to Get There

By Car

People driving from Kuala Lumpur may drive through the North-South Expressway (PLUS) / E2 route exiting at North Yong Peng before continuing the journey through Jalan Yong Peng/Route 24 towards Abdullah Faqih Bandar Parit Raja Mosque. The journey could take up to two hours and fifty minutes depending on the current traffic situation.

By Bus

The nearest express bus terminal is located at Jalan Rugayah, Kampung Pegawai. Take the trip directly to Batu Pahat from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) integrated terminal using express bus services such as S&S International Express, Mayang Sari Express and Transnasional Express. From here, hop on a local route bus or taxi to go around the city centre and to the landmark.

Tourist Attractions

Fortune Dragon

A massive dragon statue located on a four-acre of land within the Che Ann Khor Yong Peng Association building area, the Fortune Dragon or also known as Prosperity Dragon is considered the world's largest and longest dragon tunnel in the world with the length of 115 meters. The land where the dragon status is placed were purchased in 2012 and the groundbreaking ceremony was done a year after in 2013. Constructions works later commenced and the status-completed its build a year and a half later with a cost of eight million ringgit. The dragon statue architecture is pretty unique with heights ranging from 3.6 to 4.8 meters and 144 steps inside. Inside the statue, 42 dragon paintings are decorated all over. In 2016, the Fortune Dragon is officiated by the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ismail which is accompanied by the Crown Prince, Tunku Ismail.

Hotels

Kesuma Villa Exclusive Stay

Located at 3, Lorong Haji Kaprawi, Jalan Kluang Batu 13 1/2, Batu Pahat, this homestay is modernly equipped with the very sophisticated setup to provide an amazing staying experience suited for families and groups of friends. Facilities include desk, shower, cable television, hairdryer, in-room safe, safety deposit box, public WiFi, parking and close proximities to shops.

Ayer Hitam Inn

Ayer Hitam Inn is one of the more recognized hotels here, a two-star hotel that can be found at 5, Tkt 2, Jalan Bestari Satu, Taman Bestari, Batu Pahat. This establishment has a neat and clean room setup with facilities such as desk, hairdryer, shower, television, concierge, fitness centre, coffee shop, WiFi and 24-hour receptionist.