National Mosque of Malaysia

The National Mosque of Malaysia, also known as Masjid Negara Malaysia, was build as symbol of national unity and independence. The mosque has a progressive and modern design showing the new era the country was heading towards when the mosque was build. The most distinct features of the mosque are the minaret that reaches 73 meters high and the umbrella shaped roof above the main prayer hall. The mosque is surrounded by beautiful gardens, but also inside the compound you will find fountains and a soothing white, blue and golden architecture.

Tourists can visit the mosque for sightseeing when there are no active sessions, but they do have to adhere to the Islamic dress code and remove their shoes when entering. This usually also goes for the other religious buildings in Kuala Lumpur. Proper robes can be borrowed at the entrance.

The mosque is a nice modern contrast from the other religious buildings in Kuala Lumpur so at Meet The Cities we believe it’s certainly worth a visit. As the mosque is centrally located and within walking distance of the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park and other landmarks a visit is easy to mix with other activities.