Friday, September 03, 2010
   
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Jamek Mosque Kuala Lumpur

jamek-mosque-kuala-lumpurMasjid Jamek is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur; it’s located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River and was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback. The mosque official opened in 1909 after two years of construction by Sultan of Selangor. Before national mosque, Masjid Negara was opened in 1965, Masjid Negara served as Kuala Lumpur main mosque. The mosque has a Moorish architecture.

Advice

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


Getting There

  • Take Putra LRT to Masjid Jamek Station
  • Take Star LRT to Masjid Jamek
  • Walking distance (approx 10 minutes from Central Market, 10 minutes from Merdeka Square)