Masjid Putra Malaysia, Floating Beauty Above Water

Dream - The call to prayer for Asr echoes, the bridge in the Putrajaya Federal Territory area is filled with vehicles. Small cars to buses fill this road heading towards one destination.

The crowded road is diverted when Dream sees from the right side of the bridge. The sparkling lake water is touched by warm sunlight.

A row of towering buildings and a long bridge adorn the edge of the lake. On the opposite side, a terracotta-domed building can be seen on the edge of the lake. From a distance, this domed building appears to be floating above the water. It looks beautiful and enchanting, that building is Dream's destination today, Masjid Putra.

This mosque's name is taken from the name of the First Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Rahman Putra Al Haj.

Ferdike Yunuri Nadya/ Dream

The bus that Dream boarded moved slowly. Waiting for another bus to drop off passengers. After a few minutes, Dream arrived in front of the 38-meter high gate. The sight felt welcomed by a ceramic plaque that read 'Masjid Putra'. Next to the gate, a tall tower stands three times higher than the gate. Approximately 116 meters.

"Welcome to Masjid Putra, this mosque's name is taken from the name of the First Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj," explained Fatimah, the Tour Guide who accompanied Dream during their time in Malaysia.

Dream stepped inside and walked through the gates of Masjid Putra. Dozens of pairs of feet were seen entering the pride of Malaysia's National Mosque quickly.

Everyone wants to pray to the Creator on time.

Entering the gate, Dream saw the classical and grand architecture that combines the colors of the beach sand and terracotta. The mosque's design highlights intricate details with carved accents on the mosque's list. In front of the mosque, an open yard adorned with water ponds and refreshing trees can be seen.

This mosque building, dominated by pink color, combines modern and traditional architectural characteristics by adopting the art of Persian architecture from the Safavid Empire era and several elements originating from other Muslim cultures.

Going further, Dream entered this two-story mosque. Each floor is connected by a staircase starting from the ablution area to the main floor for worship. The main floor looks magnificent, capable of accommodating approximately 8,000 worshipers for prayer.

Dream performs prayers in the mosque, which began construction in 1997. After praying and reciting the final salam while looking to the left, the eyes are immediately directed to the soothing view of the lake.

The sun appears closer to the lake at 4:30 local time in Malaysia.

It feels incomplete without getting a closer look at the lake. Dream heads to the mosque terrace, greeted by the sunlight shining directly on the cheeks. For a moment, gazing at the shimmering surface of the water illuminated by the sunlight. The prayer recited by the imam is heard so clearly in the ears. It is so solemn, praying while being fascinated by His creation spread out in front of the eyes.

This solemnity is interrupted by a call from an old yellow gadget, Dream is called back to the bus to continue today's planned itinerary.