Hawzah News Agency (Chiayi, Taiwan) - The Alishan National Forest Recreation Area in Taiwan opened its first prayer rooms for Muslim visitors to the mountain resort area in Chiayi County. Two prayer rooms were opened in the recreation area -- one in the tourist center and the other at the main Alishan transportation station -- the Chiayi Forest District.

Office under the Forestry Bureau said in a statement.

Not only they are the first Muslim prayer rooms at a national forest recreation area in Taiwan, but also they are the country's highest prayer rooms above sea level, the office said.

The Alishan National Forest Recreation Area is situated at about 1,400 meters above sea level.

Before establishing the prayer rooms, the district office consulted with the executive secretary of the Grand Mosque in Taipei, Haji Shevket Ma, to ensure the details of the prayer rooms were correct.

The prayer rooms are equipped with copies of the Quran and prayer rugs, while washing facilities are provided in the bathroom.