Saturday 13 August 2011

Places of Worship: National Mosque

Located near the Old KL Railway Station, the National Mosque or Masjid Negara is probably the most outstanding modern mosque in Kuala Lumpur. Standing out from the rest, with its unique star-shaped dome, representing the 13 states of Malaysia and the five pillars of Islam. The mosque, with the capacity to hold 10,000 people, is seated proudly among 13 acres of beautifully landscaped ground, with gardens and fountains. Visitors are allowed into the mosque - but they must dressed in an appropriate manner as a matter of respect in this special place of worship. Robes and headscarves can be borrowed at the entrance; there is a separate entrance for women.

*Jalan Hishamuddin
*09:00 to 12:30, 14:00 to 15:30 and
  17:00 to 18:30 (for tourists)
*Take the KTM Komuter train to the Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.
  The museum is 10 minutes walking distance from the station, overlooking
  the Islamic Arts Museum.

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