Masjid Jamek, the oldest mosque of Kuala Lumpur, witnesses the highest number of tourists and pilgrims on Fridays. Situated at the intersection of Sungai Klang and Sungai Gombak rivers, it is also known as Friday Mosque of Kuala Lumpur.
Masjid Jamek is one of the most visited Kuala Lumpur attractions. It is the oldest mosque in the city and is also known as the Friday Mosque of Kuala Lumpur, as grand celebrations are held here on all Fridays. Masjid Jamek of Kuala Lumpur is situated at the intersection of the Sungai Klang River and its tributary Sungai Gombak.
Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur, which represents the Islamic style of architecture, was built in the year of 1907. A.S. Hubback, an English engineer, had designed it out of marble and red bricks. The mosque was inaugurated in 1909.
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The Masjid Jamek has three domes above the prayer hall. The central dome, with a height of 21.3 meters, is the highest of the three domes. At two corners of the mosque, there are two minarets, which are 26.8 meters high. These are made out of white marbles and red bricks in a striped manner. The minarets are identical to look at and have umbrella shaped cupolas above them.
The traditional settlers of the city had settled in the area around Masjid Jamek. The cost of making this mosque was 32,625 Malaysian Ringgit at that time. The greenery around the Masjid Jamek makes the place all the more beautiful and peaceful.
The mosque is located at a walking distance from the Central Market of Kuala Lumpur. It can also be reached easily from the Masjid Jamek station. There is no entry charge for the mosque but one can always donate according to their desire.
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