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National Mosque (Masjid Negara)
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National Mosque (Masjid Negara)

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National Mosque (Masjid Negara)
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Non-Muslims are welcome to visit the striking National Mosque outside of prayer time. This modern mosque was completed in 1965 and can accommodate 15,000 people. Robes are kindly lent to visitors who are inappropriately dressed.
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1-2 hours
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from RM 295.96
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  • Michael
    Woking, United Kingdom255 contributions
    Cultural and informative
    The national mosque has very impressive architecture and cultural significance. There were a number of people inside the mosque who were happy to answer any questions about the mosque or the Muslim faith which was educative and also nice to speak to people who are passionate about Malaysia and Islam. They also provide free gowns for visitors to use if you aren't appropriately dressed which was great, so you don't need to wear long clothes all day in the heat! (Shorts, short skirts, bare shoulders and tight clothing are not allowed in the mosque). They also have places to store your shoes outside the mosque. It is free to visit, but there are only certain hours during the day which are open to visitors. I believe it is open 9-12pm and 3-4pm but it would be best to check online before you go as it may differ depending on weekdays/holidays etc. The mosque is close to tourist attractions such as the butterfly park, Islamic art museum and planetarium so it's easy to visit if those places are on your itinerary too. Overall, I would recommend visiting the mosque as it is very impressive and it is a nice way to learn a bit more about Muslim culture in Malaysia.
    Visited December 2019
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 January 2020
  • BillNorthumberland
    Choppington, United Kingdom633 contributions
    More respect needed
    We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the National Mosque and particularly the friendliness of the volunteers who are on hand to provide information about this beautiful building. However what caused us some embarrassment was the way a number of visitors reacted to having to wear the full length smocks by laughing and making crude remarks in front of the volunteer staff. Please be respectful or stay away.
    Visited February 2020
    Written 17 February 2020
  • Erick Tseng
    San Francisco, California527 contributions
    Definitely worth a visit!
    A stunning piece of architecture, the national mosque in Kuala Lumpur was one of our trip highlights. Make sure you check opening times before going. You also need to be dressed appropriately. Don't worry if you're not though, as they will provide you with complimentary robes if you need to cover up. The mosque is peaceful and serene inside, a welcome respite from a day of city sightseeing. The prayer hall is massive and very much worth a look. I would definitely recommend including this destination as you explore the sights of Kuala Lumpur.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 April 2023
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar14,343 contributions
Praying Time
Sep 2023 • Friends
It’s dual, visiting National Mosque as well as performing Salah (Pray). Amazing architectural beauty, many thousands capacity mosque.
Written 23 September 2023
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CAM
London, UK391 contributions
A good adjunct to the Islamic Arts Museum if you want to learn about Islam in Malaysia
Aug 2023 • Family
As Christians (non-Muslims) we enjoyed our visit to the National Mosque in KL. The prayer space is huge & the design & architecture of the building lends itself to a contemplative & peaceful space. Most people were given a gown to ensure they were dressed modestly and that women’s heads were covered. A good insight into the religious diversity of KL.
Written 28 August 2023
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Ali
Shah Alam, Malaysia9 contributions
As a mosque and as a tourist attraction
May 2023
As a mosque, it's great, it can be considered as a "all in one" mosque since they have more than what normal mosque would have. They even have classrooms and special rooms for lectures and seminar-like events. They have multiple areas for ablution some of them are MASSIVE. A big plus for taking care of stray cats and kittens. They do have an area that could be use for taking pictures for special occasions such as weddings but things could look much better if the places aren't as moldy. However, those who are in a wheelchair have no method to get to the main praying area.

As a tourist attraction, it's between "good" and "great" for me. I was quite surprised to find multiple al-Qurans with translations in different languages because it was my first time seeing them in person. They do have a schedule for when Non-Muslims are allowed to enter the mosque for tours but they are quite small and easy to overlook which resulted in some tourists were told off by the staffs and guards. They even have a special place in the main praying space just for tourists to come in and take some pics of the place. They do provide robes for tourist who aren't as covered as they should be to enter a mosque.
Written 6 June 2023
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Alex H
Port St. Mary, UK1,313 contributions
A great visit to a place of worship
May 2023 • Couples
Highly recommend visiting the national mosque as it is free and makes for some lovely pictures. Great also to experience other cultures’ religions. Of course it is necessary to abide by the dress code (males and females) and beware of the opening times. Overall, a must do if touring Kuala Lumpur.
Written 20 May 2023
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June M
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Unforgettable visit
May 2022 • Friends
It's a unique building that can represent the religion of Muslim in Malaysia.
The building is nice, modern and a good place for prayer.
It was a fantastic trip to the National Mosque as it was the first time I ever visited a mosque.
An unforgettable experience.
Written 20 April 2023
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Erick Tseng
San Francisco, CA527 contributions
Definitely worth a visit!
Apr 2023 • Family
A stunning piece of architecture, the national mosque in Kuala Lumpur was one of our trip highlights. Make sure you check opening times before going. You also need to be dressed appropriately. Don't worry if you're not though, as they will provide you with complimentary robes if you need to cover up. The mosque is peaceful and serene inside, a welcome respite from a day of city sightseeing. The prayer hall is massive and very much worth a look.

I would definitely recommend including this destination as you explore the sights of Kuala Lumpur.
Written 4 April 2023
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tumbleweedchris
Richland, WA940 contributions
Lackluster
Feb 2023
This might be a perfectly fine place for religious visits, but, as a tourist attraction, it is quite lackluster. You can take a quick walk around and see the prayer hall, but I have seen mosques that are far more beautiful than this elsewhere in the world. I didn't visit any other mosques in KL, but I'd be willing to bet there are more interesting ones. As a tourist, I'd advise skipping this attraction. It just isn't that interesting or visually appealing.
Written 7 March 2023
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China13,896 contributions
Huge mosque
Feb 2023
This is one of the largest mosques in the Malaysian capital. Despite of its name, the National Mosque is not that impressive architecturally or aesthetically. More interested visitors may want to get in outside prayer time.
Written 19 February 2023
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Dr. Anuj Pal
1 contribution
Hope I will visit here again
Jan 2023 • Couples
The place is extremely beautiful and sole touching,
I spent more then a day staring on its beauty
Hope I will visit here again
Written 16 February 2023
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Olivia0716
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia21 contributions
Underwhelmed by building / pushy tour guide
Jan 2023 • Friends
This was an underwhelming experience and not a positive one either. Everyone greeted us very cordially and we’re given head-coverings upon arrival. I has the expectation that this would be a more cultural experience, learning about the history of the mosque, the Islam faith, and the architecture of the building. Boy, I was in for a treat. The tour guide that gave us the whole run down was very nice, friendly and informative, but it got to the point where he almost got TOO pushy with his way of explaining Islam to my friends and I, to the point where we felt really uncomfortable, not to mention he was just openly trashing and criticizing other faiths, which is not ok regardless of whether your practice any other religions. I respected him for exercising his faith and being passionate about it, but don’t shove it down my throat and definitely don’t try to convince me that it’s your way or the highway and everyone else is wrong. Aside from that, I thought the building in itself is nice, but nothing extraordinary that blew my mind. I could say you Can skip this and make room for other activities on your list.
Written 30 January 2023
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National Mosque (Masjid Negara), Kuala Lumpur

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