What I mean here is the State Mosque which is in the center of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Even though this building is a house of worship, many tourists from abroad and those who are not Muslim come to this place to immortalize the splendor of this building. Because this mosque is one of the largest mosques in Kuala Lumpur. And you can see that the people who are busy taking photos in purple clothes are non-Muslim tourists who wear clothes that are not recommended for entering places of worship, so the mosque management will lend special clothes so that tourists can freely enter the mosque to see the architecture of the building.
The mosque is very spacious with many corners and is rich in enchanting designs with many pillars of various models in every corner of the mosque. This mosque has the characteristic of showing a pyramid-shaped, multi-tiered building roof that is painted blue and by looking at the roof of the mosque, I see that this mosque has entered into a modern design that does not use a round dome like mosques in general. Even though this mosque has a modern design, the history of this mosque is very deep.
It turns out that the Malaysian State Mosque was once a church which was built in 1919, then by the Malaysian State government this church was converted into a mosque in 1963. However, I couldn't find the exact reason. I got this information from the mosque guards. Maybe because of history, the roof of this mosque is not shaped like mosques in general. However, there is a tall tower that exceeds the building and that is a sign that this building is a mosque. And it is possible that this tower was built after the church had been converted.
From inside the pyramid-shaped roof ceiling, it is painted white and the folds of the pyramid are very clearly visible and in the middle it looks like flower petals. And around the pyramid-shaped ceiling, I could see how beautiful the roof design was, even though it was all painted white, the luxurious impression was still visible, then the luxury of the design was further emphasized by the accessories of decorative lights hanging from the roof and luxurious pillars as support.
And outside the mosque, the shapes of the ceilings used are also very unique, apart from that, there is also a decorative pond there. I like the shape of this ceiling and I believe that it must also be maintained carefully and neatly. In the middle of the ceiling there is also a clock hanging above it, its function is not only as decoration but of course as a reminder of time. And the pillars outside the room near the mini pool are colored black in a grid shape.
And when I left the side of the mosque. The design is also very cool because there are 10 cones under which there are like railings made of iron there and these railings are covered with glass and then underneath they use wall panels in the form of white abstract flowers that are made along the cones and this adds to the list of many designs used in this State of Malaysia mosque.
Oh yes, this mosque also has a public library if you want to increase your literacy. This library is very spacious with many books neatly arranged in it and the cupboards are neat and well maintained. Outside the library, the wall caught my attention because of the wall motif. I thought it was wallpaper but apparently I was wrong. When I touch it, it looks like natural stone arranged like a ceramic installation. But that's not it, I don't understand what ingredients they use. When I searched on the internet I was also confused about what keywords to look for to find it. Do you know what material was used on the wall? Or indeed, this is a different type of wallpaper than I usually see.
And in the end, because this mosque is too large, I haven't explored everything yet. And my wife and I were already tired and dehydrated because of the intense heat too. But you can definitely see the beauty of this building. If you go to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, come to the State Mosque to see its beauty. Greetings from tomidiwirja, Indonesia
What a beautiful mosque, the triangular stained glass windows and the lamps on the ceiling has a great design, also the ceiling has nice details that look like flowers or suns and give a great style to the building, the columns have also beautiful decorations.
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That's right, that's why this mosque has become a tourist destination. because this mosque is the largest mosque in Malaysia and is beautiful and spacious.
I want to go there again with the same conditions @tomidiwirja
collect more money, so that we can go there again later😊😊
It's a very beautiful mosque! Not surprised that it's a popular tourist attraction.
Yes, that's right, maybe because it's the national mosque. The main mosque for Malaysians.
The transformation of a church into a mosque reminded me of the famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Likewise, the Malaysian State Mosque's interesting history is clear evidence of the astonishing possibilities of buildings, encompassing their past, present, and future lives. My favorite detail of your featured mosque is obviously its interior's triangular arched dome also matching the pointed rooflines at its exterior. A modern masterpiece of architecture indeed @tomidiwirja! ☺️
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thank you @storiesoferne, I have never been to Istanbul but I also read on social media that there is a church converted into a mosque in Istanbul. For the State Mosque in Malaysia, the roof does not use a dome like most mosques in Indonesia, so that is what attracted my attention to this mosque.
Hi @tomidiwirja, The 2 lives (church and mosque) of your showcased landmark has undeniably contributed to its rich history. Plus its modern architecture gives it a timeless signature. No wonder it has become a sought-after Malaysian tourist attraction. ☺️
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Yes, I also didn't think this mosque was a church before. It's really a tourist attraction that you must visit when you go to Malaysia
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