Federal Territory Mosque

Federal Territory Mosque
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan

Federal Territory Mosque
Basic information
Location Malaysia Jalan Duta,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Affiliation Shafi'i
Architectural style Ottoman
Malay
Minaret(s) 2

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 Government Complex off Jalan Duta.[1]

History

The Kuala Lumpur Mosque was constructed between 1998 to 2000. It is 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 25 October 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 worshippers at any one time.

Architecture

The mosque's design is a blend of Ottoman and Malay architectural styles, heavily influenced by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It has 22 domes made from a composite material of glass fibre fabric mixed with epoxy resin to make it durable and light.

See also

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References

  1. ↑ http://masjidwilayah.gov.my/v1/

Coordinates: 3°10′19″N 101°40′16″E / 3.17194°N 101.67111°E / 3.17194; 101.67111

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