Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia
Mosque · Modern Malaysia · 20th Century
The National Mosque of Malaysia is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has a capacity for 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres of gardens. Its key features are a 73-metre-high minaret and a 16-pointed star concrete main roof. The umbrella, synonymous with the tropics, is featured conspicuously - the main roof is reminiscent of an open umbrella, the minaret's cap a folded one.
Construction: 1963 – 1965
Founder: Government of Malaysia
Key figures: Hisham Albakri (Architect), Baharuddin Kassim (Architect)
Significance: A symbol of Malaysia's independence and unity.
- 1965: Opened to the public
Architectural styles: Modern, Islamic
Architects: UK Public Works Department, Hisham Albakri, Baharuddin Kassim
Materials: Concrete, Terrazzo, White Marble
- Umbrella Roof: A 16-pointed star concrete main roof resembling an open umbrella.
- Minaret: A 73-meter high minaret resembling a closed umbrella.
- Reflecting Pools: Surrounded by pools and fountains.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 18:00 (winter) – Closed to non-Muslims during prayer times.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://masjidnegara.gov.my
Address: Jalan Perdana, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Coordinates: 3.1419, 101.692