The An-Nur Jamek Mosque or ''Masjid Jamek An-Nur'' (or sometimes called ''Masjid Negeri Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan'' or State Federal Territory of Labuan Mosque) is a mosque in the
Federal Territory of Labuan
Labuan (), officially the Federal Territory of Labuan ( ms, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan), is a Federal Territory of Malaysia. Its territory includes and six smaller islands, off the coast of the state of Sabah in East Malaysia. Labuan's capita ...
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Malaysia
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History
The initial stage of construction of this mosque was run by
Sabah State Government through the Sabah Islamic Religious Council (MUIS).
The mosque was built to replace the old mosque nearby. It was constructed on 1982 and completed on 1987. The mosque was opened on 1 February 1988 by the eighth
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The o ...
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Sultan Iskandar of Johor in conjunction with the 14th
Federal Territory Day
Federal Territory Day ( ms, Hari Wilayah Persekutuan) is a territorial public holiday observed annually on 1 February by the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya in Malaysia. The date marks the anniversary of the transfer ...
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Architecture
The architectural design was by Arkitek Jurubina Bertiga led by Dato Baharuddin Abu Kassim. The combination architecture are from Brunei Malay architectural elements mix with the
Turkish architecture
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As a result of these two influences has produced a new mosque has a unique identity and beautiful.
The mosque is equipped with a dome-shaped dome and two tall towers on both sides of the mosque and also equipped with a number of facilities and equipment for public use such as three lecture halls, Darul Hikmah Library, administrative offices and a break room for VIPs.
See also
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Islam in Malaysia
References
{{Mosques in Malaysia
Mosques in Labuan
Mosques completed in 1987
1987 establishments in Malaysia
Mosque buildings with domes