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About the Federal Territory Mosque
The Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan Mosque, also known as the Federal Territory Mosque, is an impressive and beautiful mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was built in 1998 and officially opened to the public on October 25, 2000. Its modern and sophisticated design is a blend of Ottoman and Malay architectural styles, which is said to be influenced by the Blue Mosque of Istanbul in Turkey.
Around the mosque, you find some lovely, well-maintained gardens, creating an even more serene and peaceful environment. It is one of the biggest mosques of Kuala Lumpur and has a capacity of up to 17.000 worshippers at one time.
The Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan is a place where beautiful design and religion come together to create an impressive yet modest place. It is not only a place to worship and pray, but also a place for everyone who wants take his or her mind off things, to relax, to escape the heat… there is even a school in the mosque.
When you visit this mosque, you have the chance to take a free guided tour. We found this extremely interesting and learned more about both the mosque and the Islamic religion. To our opinion, it was definitely one of the most interesting and best things to do in Kuala Lumpur.
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Visiting the Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan
When you are in Kuala Lumpur, you should definitely visit the Wilayah Mosque. It is not a short visit to take a quick shot, but a complete and educational excursion. The people that welcome you in their mosque are so friendly and welcoming. You get water and a super interesting tour, all for free!
The mosque has several entrances. However, as a visitor you must enter at entrance B, where you will be given appropriate clothing and a guide will accompany you through the mosque.
Guided Tour
The tour is completely free and given by volunteers from the mosque. They speak good English, provide very detailed and interesting information and are willing to answer all your questions. The whole tour takes about 45 minutes to an hour and you will learn more about the history and design of the mosque, but also about the Muslims themselves and their religion.
At the end, you are free to make a donation. It is of course very much appreciated but is certainly not mandatory; They will never ask for it.
If you wish, you can even observe the congregational prayer (at around 1 .00pm) as this is one of the few mosques in Malaysia that offers visitors a chance to do so.
Practical
Free
The Wilayah Persekutuan Mosque is daily open from 10:00 am until 03:00 pm.
On Fridays from 10:00 am until 11:30 and from 03:00 am until 04:30 pm.
Who can visit the Federal Territory Mosque?
Not all mosques are freely accessible to non-Muslims. However, the Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan can be visited by anyone, Muslim and non-Muslim, interested in visiting the mosque and learning about the Islamic religion.
You are not supposed to walk around the mosque on your own. That’s why they offer the free tour, which we would recommend anyway. You learn a lot about it and see details that you would otherwise never have seen.
What to wear
The mosque is freely accessible, even for non-Muslims, but you are expected to show respect for the religion and dress modestly.
You should always cover your shoulders and knees when visiting the Federal Territory Mosque (and actually in every mosque). However, you will be given appropriate clothing when you enter anyways. so it is certainly not a problem to arrive in shorts on hot days. Both man and woman receive a robe and woman also receive a headscarf to cover their head. You also have to take off your shoes, so make sure you have clean feet and bring socks to protect your feet from the heat at the outer foyer of the mosque.
How to get to the Federal Territory Mosque
The Federal Territory Mosque is located near the MATRADE complex and the Federal Government Complex off Jalan Duta, in Segambut district, northwest of the city center. It is hard to reach the mosque by public transportation and it is definitely not pedestrian-friendly to get there by foot, which is certainly a reason that it is not visited that much. Therefore, the easiest way to get to the Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan is by Grab or by joining a tour.
By Taxi/Grab
The fastest and easiest way to get to the mosque is by Grab. You can easily order one in the app from wherever you are in Kuala Lumpur. Don’t forget to ask your driver to drop you off at entrance B.
The mosque is around a 15 to 20 minute drive from the city center of Kuala Lumpur. The price mainly depends on the time of day and where you leave.
By Tour
If you don’t feel like arranging your own transportation to the mosque, you can always choose to join an organized tour. There are not many tours that offer a visit to this mosque, but we found one for you! This tour takes you to various highlights in Kuala Lumpur and includes transport. What’s extra nice is that you often get extra information about all the places you visit from a local guide.
Best time to visit
You can visit Kuala Lumpur and therefore also the Federal Territory Mosque, year round. The area has a hot and humid climate, with temperatures between 25 and 35 degrees Celcius. Officially, wet season runs from October to March, with the heaviest rain during March and April. However, due to its humid climate, you can expect some rain all year round. Luckily, the rain usually doesn’t last long.
Part of your visit to the mosque is inside, but you can also visit the outside foyer. For this, it is better that you visit at a time when it is not raining.
It never gets really busy in this mosque, except Fridays are more busy due to male compulsory prayer. So you can actually go all day, but try to avoid the hottest time of the day.
Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur
The most famous areas to stay are Bukit Bintang, the city center, KLCC and Petaling Street (China Town). You will find plenty of accommodations in these areas for every budget. This is also where many bars and restaurants are located and it’s close to some famous sights or the metro.
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Other Things to do Near the Federal Territory Mosque
There are plenty of other things to do in the area, such as the Batu Caves, Perdana Botanical Gardens, the Petronas Twin Towers, the Thean Hou Tempel and so much more. You can read everything about it in our Kuala Lumpur travel guide.
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