Malaysia National Mosque

malaysia-national-mosqueThe Masjid Negara is the national mosque of Malaysia with the capacity of 15000 people and is situated among 13 acres of beautiful gardens. Originally built in 1965, it is a bold and modern approach in reinforced concrete, symbolic of the aspirations of a then newly independent Malaysia.Its key features are a 73 meter high minaret and an 18 point of star concrete main roof. The umbrella, synonymous with the tropics, is featured conspicuously – the main roof is reminiscent of an open umbrella, the minarets cap a folded one. The folded plates of the concrete main roof are a creative solution to achieving the larger spans require in the main gathering hall. Reflecting pools and fountain spread throughout the compound.



Advice

Do not visit on Friday around 1200noon – 230 pm, all Muslim will perform Friday prayer during this time. You will unable to enter the Mosque and stuck in the crowded.

Getting There

  • Walking distance (approx 10 minutes) from Sultan Abdul Samad Building/Dataran Merdeka
  • Hop on Hop off Bus
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