National Mosque
The National Mosque of Malaysia is the most prominent mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the nationwide symbol of Islam and the country’s independence. It can accommodates 15,000 people.
It is located near the Perdana Botanical Garden, almost 200 metres towards the end of Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin.
The mosque is built based on unique modern design inspired by Mecca’s Masjid al-Haram. Its key features are a 74-metre-high minaret and a 18-pointed star concrete main roof. The main roof is made to look like an open umbrella while the minaret looks like the folded one. I has one main prayer hall called The Grand Hall. The verses from the Koran can be seen decorating the walls.
The stunning outdoor gardens with white marble pools and fountains are spread throughout the compound. Near the mosque is the Makam Pahlawan, a burial ground of several Malaysian Muslim leaders including the crypt of Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia’s second prime minister.
The visitors are welcome to visit outside prayer times. robes and headscarves are available for those who are not dressed appropriately.
Masjid negara is accessible by public transportation. The nearest station is Kuala Lumpur KTM Komuter Station.
Image by: Mohd Fazlin Mohd Effendy Ooi
Operation Hours
Saturday – Thursday: 9.00 a.m – 12.00 p.m, 3.00 p.m – 4.00 p.m, 5.30 p.m – 6.30 p.m
Friday: 3.00 p.m – 5.30 p.m – 6.30 p.m
Admission
No entrance fee.
Location
Jalan Perdana, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hear From Others
Never regret money spent on travel and new experiences. This is exactly what’s on my mind when I visited Masjid Negara – Malaysia’s national mosque right at the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It was also my first time to visit a mosque and experienced walking barefoot while appreciating Islamic architecture and geometric patterns dominating the holy place – another check on my bucket list!
Kev Hernandez
TheAwesomeKev
I was surprised by how relaxed the general atmosphere was. The mosque is clearly a place of worship, but it also serves many other purposes as well. Groups of friends were sitting inside the prayer room talking amongst themselves, laughing and hanging out, which I didn’t expect at all. I guess the mosque environment I had envisioned would reflect the dress code– strict. But that wasn’t the case at all.
Beth
TravelsInTranslation
While this mosque isn’t as ornate as other mosques around the world, Masjid Negara is quite beautiful. The architecture and design are open and inviting. We really enjoyed wandering the halls and seeing the different areas.
Erin
TravelingThruHistory
Nearby Attractions
Perdana Botanical Garden
It is Kuala Lumpur’s first large-scale recreational park. It houses several other gardens surrounding a big lake.
Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park
Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park is a large public butterfly zoo in Kuala Lumpur. It is a home to many local butterfly species in Malaysia.
The Islamic Arts Museum
This museum houses many Islamic artifacts and architectures all the way from China, Southeast Asia, India and even the famous regions like the Middle East and Iran.