Masjid Lama Arau, Perlis

Perlis

Masjid Lama Arau, located in Arau, Perlis, is a historic royal mosque and significant religious heritage building. The structure reflects a harmonious fusion of traditional Malay architecture and colonial design influences. Built with a symmetrical floor plan, the mosque features a central prayer hall (ruang solat) surrounded by an outer veranda (serambi). Distinctive architectural highlights include its tiered roof structure, arched doorways (gerbang), and both square and cylindrical Tuscan-order columns. Intricate wooden carvings (kerawang) and decorative window grilles (jerejak) further enrich its aesthetic. Documented by Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah architecture students, it stands as a vital historic landmark.