Federal Territory Mosque, Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan Mosque and the Mosque in a garden are all names tied to this impressive religious building. Surrounded by a moat, this amazing building shows off the best of design combined with religion. The Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan’s architecture is a blend of many other famous mosque designs such as the Blue Mosque in Turkey.
This tour should definitely be on your list if you’re in Kuala Lumpur and want a cheap day out. This was one of the most educational days we had in Malaysia and we have walked away feeling like we have a wealth of knowledge of the local people here in KL.
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📜 Federal Territory Mosque History
🗺️ Where is the Federal Territory Mosque
🚕 How to get to the Wilayah Persekutuan
⁉️ Why you should visit the Mosque
✔️ Things To Do In Kuala Lumpur
🛏️ Accommodation in Kuala Lumpur
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan – Federal Territory Mosque History 📜
The Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territory) Mosque was built in 1998 and opened to the public on 25 October 2000. It is the 44th mosque built by the Government within the city limits. The mosque can accommodate 17,000 worshippers at any one time.
Where Is The Federal Territory Mosque 🗺️
The Wilayah Persekutuan is located to the West of the city centre. Driving time from the Petronas Towers is 15 minutes without traffic. The easiest way to get to the mosque is by car as it is located along a highway. Click here to find out in more detail how to get to the mosque.
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Who Can Visit The Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan 🧑🏾🤝🧑🏼
The best thing about the Federal Territory Mosque is that anyone can visit. We are not the most religious people in the world, but we love learning about religions and seeing beautiful architecture.
Although you are not permitted inside on your own, you are allowed to take a tour which takes you around the whole mosque at certain times of the day. This tour was such an incredible and eye-opening day, we are so glad we visited. Everyone inside the mosque was warm and welcoming to us, which was such an amazing feeling.
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur – Tour Details 📇
To collect your appropriate clothing and find a tour guide, head to Entrance B // Anjung B. When you arrive you will see some lettering on the column.
Learning about local religions and people is something we both enjoy when visiting new countries. When we saw that we could take a tour of this beautiful mosque, we jumped at the chance to ask someone all the questions we had gathered while in Malaysia.
The tour is completely free of charge and is open to anyone willing to listen.
Our tour guide was an American who currently lives in KL and is a dedicated Muslim. He went above and beyond explaining everything to us in great detail. He made us feel so welcomed and encouraged our questions. No matter how stupid our questions were, he did his best to answer every single one.
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan Opening Hours
The Federal Territory Mosque’s opening hours are:
10 am – 6 pm – Daily
12:30 – 2 pm – Closed Fridays
How To Get To The Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan 🚕
It is located near MATRADE complex and the Federal Government Complex off Jalan Duta, in Segambut district. The Federal Territory Mosque is the biggest in Kuala Lumpur. The easiest way to reach the Wilayah Mosque is via taxi.
We took a Grab here from our hotel which cost us £4 for a 20-minute journey. There is no public transport to this location.
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What To Wear To The Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan 🧕🏼
This question was our biggest concern when we planned to visit the mosque. In the current climate we are in (the screaming carrot demon climate) the last thing we ever would want to do is offend anyone, especially about religion. The Mosque is where Muslims come to worship, relax and socialise so it is important not to disrupt that with your presence.
It is respectful to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting this mosque. Don’t worry too much if you turn up wearing shorts, the tour guides will be able to assist you.
When you arrive for the tour, you will need to remove your shoes, so make sure your feet are clean. The mosque offers clothing to men and women who are not dressed appropriately. They will provide a dress for women with a headdress and a long skirt for men to put on over shorts. This is all given to you for free while you explore around the mosque.
When we visited here it was very hot, so we wore loose clothing. The clothes provided by the mosque ensured we would be respectful while walking around. We did get very hot though!
When we started to take photos, a local girl noticed me struggling with my headdress and came over immediately. She helped me to look picture-perfect, her words, and was so kind. The young girl also explained the difference between my headdress to hers and was extremely sweet.
After Kuala Lumpur, we visited Borneo and read about seeing Wild Orangutans.
Why You Should Visit The Federal Territory Mosque⁉️
We can’t guess what type of person you might be, but we can tell you what type of people we are. When we first arrived in Malaysia we were fixated with people watching. Walking around for hours just pointing things out to each other asking one another ‘Wow look at that’ or trying to guess why people were doing things or what they meant. We had lots of questions and no one to ask.
The beauty of travelling is learning about other cultures and religions first-hand. Visiting the Wilayah Mosque KL allowed us to ask questions and have things explained to us which was a huge eye-opener. We can honestly say that the Muslim people who welcomed us into their mosque are some of the loveliest people we have met travelling. That is why you should visit this mosque.
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Contact Details 📲
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan
Jalan Khidmat Usaha, Kompleks Kerajaan,
50480 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Tel:+603 6201 8791 / 8767 / 8780
Fax:+603 6201 8790 / +603 6201 8779
E-mail: admin@masjidwilayah.gov.my
Website: http://masjidwilayah.gov.my
Things To Do Near The Wilayah Mosque
We have put together a list of activities to do close to the Federal Territory Mosque Malaysia.
Batu Caves
The Batu Caves are one of Kuala Lumpur’s most famous attractions. Did you know that the steps haven’t always been painted bright in multiple colours? In 2018 some clever chap came up with the idea to paint the 272 red steps that lead to a Hindu temple at the top 🌈 They transformed the stairs into the brightly coloured rainbow you see today.
Petronas Twin Towers
The Petronas Towers are the most iconic landmark in Kuala Lumpur. The Petronas Towers Stand at 451 metres high, they were once the highest buildings in the world until 2004, when Taipei took the record. Only a short walk from the Pavilion Shopping Centre are the gardens that surround the towers. This is a great area to relax after lunch.
Kl Tower
The Kuala Lumpur Tower is less known than the Petronas Towers, but still as impressive. Standing at an impressive 420 metres the view from the top is incredible. You can pre-book tickets online with klook.
Kuala Lumpur Half-Day City Tour
Explore some of Kuala Lumpur’s history with the Half-Day City Tour. You will visit some of the most impressive buildings in the city which include the National Mosque, The Kings Palace and the National Museum. The tour is great value for money and can be booked online.
Accommodation In Kuala Lumpur 🛏️
Kuala Lumpur has many options when it comes to accommodation. The most popular is an apartment with a rooftop pool looking over the city.
Here are our top recommendations, starting with the traveller who wants two splash the cash or just had enough of hostel life for a few days. Followed by something in between and then the budget traveller.
Luxury: $$$
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Mid-range: $$
Budget: $
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What Camera Gear Do We Use
- Main Camera: Panasonic G80
- Go To Lens: Panasonic 12-60mm
- Tripod: Manfrotto Adventure Tripod
- Camera Bag: Manfrotto Backpack
- Underwater Camera: GoPro Hero 8
- Drone: DJI Mavic Pro 2
- Power Bank: Anker Power Bank
- Hardrive: WD 1TB hard drive
So beautiful! I definitely want to visit some day! Thank you for clear advice on what to wear!
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It was an amazing experience! You’re welcome 😁
hi..
very nice photo.
this is a beatiful mosque that i have seen. the design of the mosque based on arabic architecture. it suitable for muslim and non muslim come to visit. beside that, many facilities have been provided for muslim to pray and use it.