Editing Alor Setar (section)

===Religion===
A majority of the population adhered to the Islamic faith, which correlates to the strong [[Malayness|Malay/Muslim ethnoreligious]] identity. This is signified with the city's two main mosque - Masjid Zahir and Masjid Al Bukhary. [[Zahir Mosque]] is the state mosque of Kedah and enjoys a royal history and patronage. Built in 1912, its official opening ceremony was held on 15 October 1915 by the late [[Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wonderslist.com/10-most-beautiful-mosques-in-the-world/|title=10 Most Beautiful Mosques in the World |publisher=wonderslist.com|date= 12 July 2013|access-date=3 November 2014}}</ref> The architecture of the mosque was inspired by the Azizi Mosque, the state mosque of [[Sultanate of Langkat|Langkat Sultanate]] in Sumatera. Other major mosque in the city includes Masjid Al Bukhary, completed in 1999, its design draws inspiration from a fusion in the [[Islamic World]], especially from [[Al-Masjid an-Nabawi]], [[Medina]]; [[Mosque of Qaytbay (Qal'at al-Kabsh)|Qaytbay Mosque]], [[Cairo]] and [[Muhammad al-Bukhari|Imam al-Bukhari Complex]], [[Samarkand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://masjidalbukhary.weebly.com/|title=MASJID ALBUKHARY ALOR MALAIALOR SETAR KEDAH|publisher=masjidalbukhary.weebly|date= 19 January 2022|access-date=19 January 2022}}</ref> There is also a gallery located together with the mosque.<ref>{{cite web |title= Masjid Albukhary buka galeri masjid pertama di Kedah|url=https://www.utusan.com.my/nasional/2020/12/masjid-albukhary-buka-galeri-masjid-pertama-di-kedah/|website= Utusan Malaysia|date=24 December 2020}}</ref> The Muslim life in Alor Setar is centered on the 69 mosques and a large numbers of [[surau]]s located around the city.<ref>{{cite web |title= Direktori Masjid Malaysia|url=https://www.mymasjid.net.my/masjid/location/2/kedah/9/kota-setar/|website=www.mymasjid.net.my}}</ref>

[[Buddhism]] also have a large number of followers in the city, mainly amongst the ethnic Chinese and Siamese communities. Among the main Buddhist shrine located in the city includes Wat Nikrodharam. Its architecture reflects strong Thai elements with minor Chinese motifs. It offers a quiet oasis in the city centre. Both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist traditions are observed here.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soleilian.com/ |title=soleilian.com |publisher=soleilian.com |access-date=10 December 2013}}</ref> While the Tou Mu Kung Temple (Chinese: 斗母宫), is a Taoist temple situated on Jalan Gangsa. Worshipping the Empress Registrar of Birth or Dou Mu (斗母) and [[Nine Emperor]] (九皇大帝/九皇大帝) deities, the temple has both Taoist and Buddhist influences.

In addition to Islam and Buddhism, other religions and faiths are also practiced in the city, including [[Hinduism]], [[Christianity]], [[Sikhism]] and [[Yiguandao]]. There are many house of worship constructed to accommodate the religious observance of these communities. For Hindus, one of the main temples that can be visited is Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Hindu Temple, located in Jalan Bakar Bata. For Christian adherents, almost all churches located in the city are from various Protestant churches such as Alor Setar Baptist Church located in Jalan Mahdali, just behind Alor Setar Tower and Alor Setar (Chinese & Tamil) Methodist Church located in Lebuhraya Darulaman. In addition, Church of St. Michael, located in Jalan Langgar is the only Roman Catholic Church that exist within the city. While for Sikh adherents, Gurdwara Sahib Alor Setar is the only worship place for Sikhs that can be founded in the same road, not far from the Church of St. Michael. Yiguandao adherents, mostly from the Fayi Group, primarly worship in Yern Chern Tao Study Centre (Chinese: 崇德道院).