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The National Mosque of Malaysia (Malay: Masjid Negara Malaysia; Jawi: مسجد نݢارا مليسيا ) is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has a capacity for 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres (53,000 m 2 ) of gardens.
5 wrz 2015 · The monumental National Mosque was built in 1963 to celebrate the independence of Malaysia. It is one of the largest mosque in Southeast Asia which can accommodate up to 15,000 people. National Mosque was designed by a group of three architects.
27 lis 2020 · Learn about the history, architecture, and etiquette of Masjid Negara, the stunning mosque built to commemorate Malaysia's independence. Find out how to get there, what to wear, and what to see at this modern religious building.
The National Mosque of Malaysia is a national legacy. Built between 1963 and 1965, the idea to build a national mosque to commemorate Malaysia’s independence was brought up by the Federal Executive Council a month before the country celebrated its independence.
The National Mosque is the brainchild of architects Howard Ashley from Scotland, Hisham Albakri and Baharuddin Kasim from Malaysia. One of the mosque’s most notable elements is its umbrella-shaped, ribbed roof with eighteen corners symbolizing Malaysia’s thirteen states and Islam’s five basic pillars.
The mosque with its very ultra-modern design is situated among 12 hectares of beautiful gardens and is one of the largest in Asia. The location, just opposite the old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station was chosen by the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Hais.
Masjid Negara is a national legacy. Built between 1963 and 1965, the idea to build a national mosque to commemorate Malaysia’s independence was brought up by the Federal Executive Council a month before the country celebrated its independence.
