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The Federal Territory Mosque or Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan
is a major mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located near MATRADE complex
and the Federal Government Complex off Jalan Duta.
History
The Kuala Lumpur Mosque was constructed between 1998
and 2000. It is situated on a five hectare site near the Government Office
Complex along Jalan Duta. The Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory) Mosque
was opened to the public on October 25, 2000 and was officiated by the 12th
Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Almarhum Syed Putra
Jamalulail. It is the 44th mosque built by the Government within the city
limits. The mosque can accommodate 17,000 devotees at one time.
Architecture
The mosque's design is a blend of Ottoman and
Malay architectural styles, heavily influenced by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul,
Turkey. It has 22 domes made from a composite material of glass fibre fabric
mixed with epoxy resin to make it durable and light.
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