Masjid Negara is Malaysia national mosque. It was built in 1965 and has the most distinctive architecture among the mosques in Malaysia. The national mosque is set in a sprawling gardens that contain pools and fountains. This vast building can accommodate up to 15,000 worshipers.

The hall is covered with a distinctive dome in the shape of a stylized 18-point star, representing the 13 states of Malaysia and the five pillars of Islam. Towering over the mosque is a slender 240-ft high minaret. Visitors are welcome to explore the entire complex but must be appropriately dressed at all times and headscarves are mandatory for women. Shoes must be removed before entering the building.

Masjid Negara is open to visitors daily and you should check out visiting schedule at the counter. Almost every parts of the mosque is accessible to visitors except the main prayer hall where it is open only to Muslim. The mosque is located along Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur. The mosque can be reached by taking LRT and stops at the KL Railway Station.

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