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National Mosque of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Iraphne R. Childs1997

QUT Digital Collections

QUT Digital Collections
Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Australia

The National Mosque of Malaysia (*Masjid Negara*), built in 1965, is a uniquely designed building embodying contemporary and traditional Islamic art. Based on the Grand Mosque in Mecca with 48 small domes, the main dome has the shape of a semi-opened blue umbrella symbolising the 5 pillars of Islam and the 13 states of Malaysia. The 73 meter tall minaret has the shape of a closed blue umbrella

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  • Title: National Mosque of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
  • Creator: Iraphne R. Childs
  • Date Created: 1997
  • Location: Malaysia
  • Subject Keywords: mosques
  • Rights: Copyright Iraphne R. Childs
  • External Link: QUT Digital Collection
  • QUT Collection: Asia-Pacific Collection, Asia Pacific
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