Masjid Jamek
Jamek Mosque, is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Masjid Jamek
The Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque was originally built by Muslim traders from India at the junction of the Klang River and the Gombak River, Kuala Lumpur during the British colonial period. Its position is near the early burial site there and is now located near Dataran Merdeka, Putra LRT and Star LRT stations. It became part of Kuala Lumpur’s landmark as the City of Islamic Culture.
It is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur. Its construction was designed and supervised by the Acting Architect of Kuala Lumpur, Arthur Benison Hubback, who previously served in the Public Works Department in India. The British built the Jamek Mosque close to the administrative center which is the Sultan Abdul Samad Building on the other side of the Gombak River. This mosque makes it easier for Muslim government employees to perform the five daily prayers and Friday prayers.
Architecture
The architecture of this mosque makes it the heart of the city of Kuala Lumpur. Jamek Mosque was the main mosque for Friday prayers and the center of Islamic activities until the construction of the National Mosque in 1967. This mosque could not be enlarged because it was squeezed by the Klang River and the Gombak River. Initially, those who want to pray need to perform ablution at the confluence of the river. Several layers of stairs were built into the river to make it easier for people to take the prayer water.
This mosque is flanked by two minarets and several smaller minarets. The bebawang dome at the top of the prayer hall and at the top of the minaret resembles Moghul architecture.
The Jamek Mosque is an example of “official” British architecture in Malaysia, which combines Moorish and Mughal elements. The red and white stripes of the stone wall, similar to the Jamek Mosque in Cordoba, Spain, form the outer walls of the mosque. Other similarities with Moorish mosques can be seen in the square-shaped pillared arches and detailing with interspersed bands of bricks, plaster and marble.
Get In
This mosque is close to Masjid Jamek LRT station which is located outside the mosque grounds. This station is one of the busiest metro junctions in Kuala Lumpur. It has connected the Kelana Jaya Line, the Sri Petaling Line and the Ampang Line. The station is located between Chinatown and Little India. Dataran Merdeka is also nearby.
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Majid Jamek
Highlights
- Kuala Lumpur City Centre(KLCC): View the entire city of Kuala Lumpur at the Petronas Twin Towers
- Dataran Merdeka: The large field at Merdeka Square is great for relaxing or having a picnic and is relatively close to Central Market, a vibrant shopping hub of art, textiles and food.
- Batu Caves: These impressive limestone caves are also used for Hindu festivals and pilgrimages.
- KL Eco Forest Park: Watch unique flora and fauna at Malaysia’s tropical rainforest.
- KL Bird Park:Experience of watching colourful and melodic birds perching and winging about freely while relaxing in a natural and beautifully landscaped surrounding.
- Masjid Jamek: visit place the ancient architecture with a combination design of different cultures.
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