- Address: Jalan Tun Perak
- Phone: +60 (3) 26 17 62 72
- Website: enquiries@tourism.gov.my
- Architectural style: Moorish
- Architect: Arthur Bennison Hubbeck
- Opening date: 1909
- Working hours: daily from 08:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00 h.
The oldest mosque in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur , is the Masjid Jamek, erected at the beginning of the last century.
Building
The main architect of the project was Arthur Hubbek, a native of England. The site for the construction of the shrine was chosen as a picturesque site at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers, where many centuries ago the first settlement appeared, which later became the main city of Malaysia . The Masjid-Jama Mosque was opened in 1909 by Sultan Selangor. For a long time it was considered to be the main one in the country, until in 1965 the National Negara Mosque was opened.
All about the Masjid Jama building
As for the external appearance of the building, it can be safely asserted that it is a model of the best oriental traditions of Moorish architecture. The mosque is built of red and white stones, which give it an unusual solemn appearance. The upper Masjid Jama is decorated with two minarets, three large silver domes and openwork turrets. In the building there are open galleries with graceful arches, and in the courtyard there is an ancient cemetery on which prominent statesmen rest.
A special atmosphere of tranquility is given by the location of the mosque. The monastery is built in a small coconut grove and resembles an islet of harmony and solitude in a noisy metropolis. In the evening, the building of the mosque and the surrounding area are lit by lights, making this place even more beautiful and mysterious.
Tips for tourists
If you decide to see the most important religious relic of Kuala Lumpur, read the special rules:
- The entrance to the Masjid Jama Mosque is allowed only to Muslims. Tourists can see the building and the park around it is just outside.
- Women should be dressed in dresses covering their shoulders and knees. Must have a headscarf.
- Men should choose a light shirt with elongated sleeves and trousers. T-shirts and shorts are not the best choice, in such clothes you will not be allowed even to the territory of the mosque.
- Excursion to Djamek is better planned for any day, except Friday, because at this time there are especially many believers here.
How to get there?
You can reach one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia by public transport . City trams ## S01, S18, S68 follow to the stop at Masjid Jamek, located half a kilometer from the place. The nearest bus stop, Jalan Raja, is 450 meters from the mosque. Here comes the route number U11.