The Federal Territory Mosque () is a
Sunni
Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam and the largest religious denomination in the world. It holds that Muhammad did not appoint any successor and that his closest companion Abu Bakr () rightfully succeeded him as the caliph of the Mu ...
mosque
A mosque ( ), also called a masjid ( ), is a place of worship for Muslims. The term usually refers to a covered building, but can be any place where Salah, Islamic prayers are performed; such as an outdoor courtyard.
Originally, mosques were si ...
, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The mosque is situated near
MATRADE complex and the Federal Government Complex off
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, in the
Segambut district.
History
The Kuala Lumpur Mosque was constructed between 1998 and 2000. It is situated on a 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
The King of Malaysia, officially ''Yang di-Pertuan Agong'' ( Jawi alphabet, Jawi: ), is the constitutional monarch and Figurehead, ceremonial head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957, when the Federation of Malaya gained ...
,
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Syed Putra Jamalulail on 18 February 2005. 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.
Gallery
P 20180512 053008.jpg, Mosque in dawn
P 20180512 053336.jpg, Dome of the mosque
P 20180512 053339.jpg, Interior of mosque
P 20180512 053133.jpg, Minaret of mosque
See also
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Islam in Malaysia
Islam in Malaysia is represented by the Shafi‘i school of Sunni Islam, Sunni jurisprudence.
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List of mosques in Malaysia
References
External links
2000 establishments in Malaysia
21st-century mosques in Asia
Buildings and structures in Kuala Lumpur
Mosque buildings with domes in Malaysia
Mosque buildings with minarets in Malaysia
Mosques completed in 2000
Mosques in Kuala Lumpur
Sunni mosques in Malaysia
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