Bagan Serai: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, today officiated the opening of Masjid Jamek Matang Gerdu here. His Royal Highness arrived at the mosque at 7 pm and was welcomed by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the event was also attended by notable figures such as Perak Islamic Religion and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) president Tan Sri Mohd Annuar Zaini, Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk) director Datuk Harith Fadzilah Abdul Halim, and state secretary Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim. Upon his arrival, Sultan Nazrin planted a Bunga Tanjung (Mimusops elengi) tree before unveiling a plaque to mark the official opening of the mosque.

The Ruler then participated in a communal breaking of the fast with approximately 1,200 worshippers. He performed the Maghrib prayer in congregation, followed by a meal and the Isyak and Tarawih prayers.

The construction of the mosque began in 2018 and was completed in 2020, costing about RM3.1 million. It was designed with the concept of a Nusantara mosque. Situated in Kampung Matang Gerdu, Bagan Serai, the mosque can accommodate up to 1,000 worshippers at a time. It is equipped with a community centre, a multipurpose hall, and a funeral management room.