National Mosque of Malaysia - Factbites
 Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: National Mosque of Malaysia


    Note: these results are not from the primary (high quality) database.


Related Topics

In the News (Sat 26 Dec 09)

  
 Kuala Lumpur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tugu Negara (National Monument) commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggles for freedom (principally against the Japanese occupation and during the Malayan Emergency of 1946-60).
The Masjid Negara (National Mosque), a post modernist mosque, was completed in 1965.
Masjid Negara (National Mosque), the largest mosque in East Asia
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kuala_lumpur   (2266 words)

  
 Blurry Travel Travelogue - Temples, Mosques, Caves and Towers - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Part II
Although Malaysia is comprised of different ethnic communities all practicing their different faiths, Islam is the national religion and the National Mosque is one of the largest in Southeast Asia, accommodating over 8,000 people.
We visited three Chinese temples and a Indian Hindu Temple and then to make the day religiously complete, we visited the National Mosque (Masjid Negara).
www.blurrytravel.com /sea2003/journal/2000/malay04/kuala_lumpur02.html   (873 words)

  
 Sultanate - News Negara Brunei Darussalam Sultan visits university and National Service camp
In the afternoon, His Majesty performed Friday prayers with His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia at the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur.
In the afternoon, Her Majesty the Raja Isteri proceeded to the Istana Melawati in Putrajaya for a luncheon which was hosted by Her Majesty the Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia.
On arrival at the Istana, His Majesty and Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha were welcomed by Their Majesties the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and the Raja Permaisuri Agong.
www.sultanate.com /news_server/30_apr_6.html   (746 words)

  
 kiat.net: Kuala Lumpur - Tourist Attractions
Located atop a hill in the Lake Gardens surrounded by the National Mosque, National Museum and the Bird Park, this center for Space Science Studies is indicative of Malaysia's efforts to create a scientifically and technologically-inclined society.
Located atop a hill at Jalan Travers, it provides an interesting introduction to the history and culture of Malaysia.
The KUALA LUMPUR RAILWAY STATION, located at Jalan Hishamuddin, provide further examples of Moorish inspired architecture (picture 1, 2, or 3).
www.kiat.net /malaysia/KL/attractions.html   (5693 words)

  
 page.asp?ccode=my&info=cai
East Malaysia has one railway line, known by travellers as the Jungle Railway, which is the main overland route for the Taman Negara National Park; it runs along the coast from Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), then inland up a steep jungle valley to the small town of Tenom.
Near the railway station is the National Mosque surrounded by lawns ornamented with fountains.
Special tickets: The Malayan Railway Pass is available in 10- and 30-day tickets, giving unlimited travel on all trains through peninsular Malaysia and Singapore.
www.ivsource.com /page.asp?ccode=my&info=cai   (5693 words)

  
 Tower Of Masjid Negara (National Mosque), Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia Photographic Print by Richard I'Anson at Art.com
Tower Of Masjid Negara (National Mosque), Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
Tower Of Masjid Negara (National Mosque), Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia Photographic Print by Richard I'Anson at Art.com
Digitally Printed on Archival Photographic Paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display
www.art.com /asp/sp.asp?PD=10254245&RFID=346898&engine=sitematch   (88 words)

  
 Masjid Negara (National Mosque) by nite - The simplest things often possess the most beauty - Fotopages.com
Malaysia's Masjid Negara is one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia and is the spiritual centre for Malaysia's Muslims.
Masjid Negara (National Mosque) by nite - The simplest things often possess the most beauty - Fotopages.com
Built on 5 landscaped hectares (12 acres) behind the railway station, the mosque consists of a grand prayer hall, mausoleum, library, and offices opening onto a courtyard.
reddevil11.fotopages.com /?entry=143348   (111 words)

  
 Peninsular Malaysia
It's the grounds of Istana Negara (National Palace), the official residence of the king of Malaysia.
Nearby is the Masjid Negara (National Mosque), built in 1965.
A short distance away is one of the prettiest and most peaceful places in KL, Masjid Jamek (Central Mosque), a traditional Arabic style prayer hall with onion-shaped domes, arched colonnades, turreted minarets and walled courtyard.
www.travellady.com /Issues/Issue54/westmalaysia.htm   (1897 words)

  
 Malaysia-Tourismus - Hotels (Kuala Lumpur) Hotel Malaya Kuala Lumpur
Von hier aus erreichen Sie bequem zu Fuß die Höhepunkte von Kuala Lumpur wie Merdeka Square, National History Museum, National Mosque (Masjid Negara) sowie das Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia.
Malaysia-Tourismus - Hotels (Kuala Lumpur) Hotel Malaya Kuala Lumpur
Transfer Kuala Lumpur Int'l Airport - Hotel oder zurück: bei 1 Pers.
www.malaysia-tourismus.de /hotels/kuala-lumpur/malaya/index.shtml   (1897 words)

  
 Info and facts on 'Masjid Negara'
The Masjid Negara or the National Mosque of Malaysia, is located in Kuala Lumpur (The capital and largest city of Malaysia), Malaysia (A constitutional monarchy in southeastern Asia on Borneo and the Malay Peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957).
It has a capacity of 5000, is situated among five acres (13 hectares) of beautiful gardens.
Its unique modern design embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic (additional info and facts about Islamic) art calligraphy and ornamentation.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/masjid_negara.htm   (167 words)

  
 Foto One -
Amateurism - Fotopages.com
Masjid Jamek served as the principle mosque for Friday prayers and the center of Islamic activity in Kuala Lumpur until the completion of Masjid Negara (National Mosque) in 1967.
The Masjid Jamek is an example of the "official" British architecture in Malaysia, which involved a combination of Moorish and Mughal elements.
The British built Masjid Jamek in the administrative center for their Malay civil servants, establishing the core of what would grow into Kuala Lumpur.
fairizuan.fotopages.com /?&page=1   (167 words)

  
 Islam in Peninsular Malaysia
This can be seen at the Islamic College and the National University of Malaysia.
He received his basic education in Kelantan and then like any other pondok teacher pursued his studies in the Masjid al-Haram (the Great Mosque of Makkah).
Muhammad's father was also a teacher at the al-Haram Mosque....
www.cyberistan.org /islamic/mmalay.htm   (1177 words)

  
 The Daily Star - Arts & Culture - The massive mosques of Malaysia
The fact they are so big reflects the massive influence of Islam in Malaysia and the seriousness with which religion is taken here, but also the increasing number of Muslims in the country - Friday congregations in the National Mosque in central Kuala Lumpur often reach the maximum capacity of 15,000 people.
KUALA LUMPUR: The towering impact of the many modern mosques in Malaysia is astounding to the eye and the spirit - even for the nonreligious - and reveals much about the practice of Islam so far from its birthplace in Mecca.
That, however, is nothing in comparison with the Sultan Abdul-Aziz Mosque at Shah Alam, in the state of Selangor.
www.dailystar.com.lb /article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=4&article_id=4664   (1090 words)

  
 kiat.net: Putrajaya Core Area Precinct 1
The remaining sides of the sahn are bordered by colonnades with the umbrella-shaped roof found in Malaysia's Masjid Negara, the national mosque.
From the old timber mosques of Kelantan, Melaka and Terengganu to the classical court buildings of other regional buildings in South East Asia, the square-based pyramidal roof forms a very distinctive and prominent style.
The elevated position on the hill gives it a strong presence befitting the status of a Palace, cascading down the slope gently from the higher southern level to the lower north-western corner of the hill.
www.kiat.net /putra/core1.html   (2434 words)

  
 Photos in Photos/19640821
To the right of the previous slide, the Masjid Negara (national mosque) under construction.
At the time, Malaysia had 14 states, and the roof has 14 ridges as a result.
I believe this was the National Bank (Bank Negara) at the time.
www.lemis.com /~grog/Photos-19640821.html   (495 words)

  
 Come Travel Sarawak
Sarawak is the largest state of Malaysia on the island of Borneo.
Below is the state mosque in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak.
Sarawak truly is one of Asia's best kept secrets for travelers worldwide.
www.geocities.com /athf4   (115 words)

  
 Destination Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Opposite the central railway station, the National Mosque is situated amidst 13 hectares of beautiful gardens.
Built on the confluence of Klang and Gombak rivers behind Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Masjid Jame is the oldest mosque in the city dating back in 1909.
Sultan Abdul Samad Building with its 130-metre clock tower is undeniably one of the most striking landmarks of Kuala Lumpur.
www.emasholiday.com /kl/places.php   (115 words)

  
 An insurgency in Thailand - Orlando Sentinel :
The rebellion is centered in the farmlands, rubber plantations and mountains of three provinces on Thailand's border with Malaysia.
While Thailand's national identity is based on its ethnic Thai culture, language and monarchy and the Buddhist faith, people in the far south are ethnic Malays and Muslims.
These provinces were ruled for centuries by the independent Muslim sultanate of Pattani.
www.orlandosentinel.com /ny-wothai244244525may04,0,399719.story   (1214 words)

  
 Malaysia Hotels DotCC A Malaysian Portal Of Hotel Lodging
Celebrating the art and culture of the Islamic religion, the museum is located in Kuala Lumpur on Jalan Lembah Perdana next to the National Mosque.
Address : Lembah Bujang, 08400 Merbok, Kedah Darulaman.
Previously known as Istana Kenangan, Istana Tepas and Istana Lembah, the Perak Royal Museum is an amazing achievement in architecture.
www.malaysiahotels.cc /wyn06.html   (1214 words)

  
 Asiaweek.com Mahathir's Dilemma 1/26/2001
In Kelantan, the other state it controls, the Islamist grouping has approved the use of Malay reserve land for the expansion of Chinese temples and schools and is talking about building a multicultural mosque that would incorporate Chinese, Indian and other influences.
In Trengganu, where Pas runs the state government, it has offered more than $260,000 to 10 Chinese schools to use as they see fit.
Thirty years after authoring The Malay Dilemma, a controversial work that asked blunt questions about the Malays' role in society, Mahathir now faces a dilemma of his own.
www.asiaweek.com /asiaweek/magazine/nations/0,8782,95656,00.html   (2279 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Kuala Lumpur Merdeka Square - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
The Dataran Merdeka Independence Square lies in one of the most important areas on Kuala Lumpur, near the national mosque and government area.
Merdeka Square is the field where it all began for the Malaysian nation as independence was declared, at the stroke of midnight, on August 31, 1957.
It is said that, Dataran Merdeka (formerly the Selangor Club Padang) was once the focal point, and cricket green, of the British colonial presence in Malaysia.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Malaysia/Wilayah_Persekutuan/Kuala_Lumpur-1282074/Things_To_Do-Kuala_Lumpur-Merdeka_Square-BR-1.html   (2279 words)

  
 Masjid Negara - National Mosque - Dusyum! - Fotopages.com
Masjid Negara...one of the earliest landmark for KL...still one of the favourite places for visitors despite the presence of KLCC...
bila tengok gambar2 masjid ni terasa miss Malaysia sangat.
lawa juge masjid negare dari dalam..tak pernah masuk lagi
dusyum.fotopages.com /?entry=107095   (102 words)

  
 Malaysia 2000 Page 2
The Masjid Negara, or National Mosque, with its 70 meter-high minaret.
allserv.rug.ac.be /~dvcammen/Borneo2000/Borneo2000_02.htm   (57 words)

  
 National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Also known as Masjid Negara, its most striking feature is the multi-fold umbrella-like roof which symbolizes the aspirations of an independent nation and tourist should not miss the opportunity to take photographs of the famous landmark in Malaysia.
This uniquely designed mosque embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation.
www.aguidetoasia.com /malaysia/kuala-lumpur/national-mosque.php   (107 words)

  
 Travel shots - Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur - Masjid Negara, the National Mosque
www.people.cornell.edu /pages/ar74/malaysia.html   (18 words)

  
 K
Aerial over blue roof of National Mosque (Masjid Negara) / Kuala Lumpur
Slow Aerial observation tower / sun in BG / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
www.homestead.com /helifilms/K.html   (150 words)

  
 Ancasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A few hundred meters further down the road is the National Mosque (Masjid Negara).
It takes 3 minutes by using a bridge.
www.kl-hotels.com /ancasa/attractions.htm   (505 words)

  
 Malaysia Hotels DotCC A Malaysian Portal Of Hotel Lodging
Other places of interest are Bukit Melawati, Carey Island, Galeri Shah Alam, Historic Building, Jugra, Keris Monument, Kampung Kuantan, Kota Darul Ehsan, Morib Beach, National Zoo, Gombak Orang Asli Centre, Pulau Ketam, Shah Alam Lake, Shah Alam Stadium, Sungai Chongkak Recreational Forest Sungai Gabai, State Monument, State Mosque, Tin Museum and the Fire Fly Park.
Most international airlines also has direct flight into the KL Intl.
The latter has accommodation and camping facilities for the adventurous.
www.malaysiahotels.cc /selangor.html   (505 words)

  
 Penang Hill - Malaysia - Asia for Visitors
These were retired a few years ago and you can see some of the original cars at the national museum or at the top of the hill.
At the top of the hill, you'll find a tea kiosk ('temporarily' closed as at mid-2003), souvenir stalls, a mosque, hindu temple, and the old Bellevue hotel.
The rail station at the base of the hill is a short 10 minute walk from Kek Lok Si temple, so you can easily visit both sights on the same day.
asiaforvisitors.com /malaysia/peninsula/penang/hill/index.html   (498 words)

  
 Kuala Lumpur's Key Attractions
The main dome is moulded in the shape of an 18-point star to represent the 13 states of Malaysia and the five central Pillars of Islam.
When visiting any of Kuala Lumpur’s mosques it is essential to dress conservatively and remove footwear.
The best time to visit is at sunset or during the muezzin’s call to prayer, which echoes around the ornate domes and palm trees, lending the mosque an air of calm amongst the skyscrapers.
www.travelersdigest.com /kuala_lumpur_key.htm   (498 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.