National Mosque of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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. This image shows a section of the terraced gardens of the Islamic Studies Centre, Minaret and main blue roof of the Mosq