The Federal Territory Mosque ( ms, Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan) is a mosque in
Kuala Lumpur
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Malaysia
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. It is located near
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complex and the Federal Government Complex off
Jalan Duta
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, in
Segambut
Segambut is a sub-district and a parliamentary constituency in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
From the high-end condominiums of Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas to the middle-class areas of Taman Sri Segambut and Bandar Manjalara, and the rural areas ...
district.
Sejarah Masjid
, Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan
History
The Kuala Lumpur Mosque was constructed between 1998 and 2000. It is situated on a five hectare 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
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, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Syed Putra Jamalulail. 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
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, Turkey
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. It has 22 domes made from a composite material of glass fibre fabric mixed with epoxy resin to make it durable and light.
See also
* Islam in Malaysia
Islam in Malaysia is represented by the Shafi‘i school of Sunni jurisprudence.
References
Mosques in Kuala Lumpur
2000 establishments in Malaysia
Mosques completed in 2000
Mosque buildings with domes
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