Federal Territory Mosque

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The Federal Territory Mosque or Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan is a major mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located near MATRADE complex and the Federal Governmental Complex off Jalan Duta.

[edit] History

The Kuala Lumpur Mosque was constructed between 1998 and 2000. Situated on a five hectare site near the Government Office Complex along Jalan Duta. The Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory) Mosque was opened to the public on October 25, 2000 and was officiated by the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Syed Putra Jamalulail. It is the 44th mosque built by the Government within the city limits. The mosque can accommodate 17,000 devotees at one time.

[edit] Architecture

The mosque is designed in a Middle Eastern and Malay architecture, heavily influenced by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It has 22 domes and they are made from composite material which comprises glass fibre fabric that is mixed with epoxy resin harderner to make it durable and light.

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