An-Nur Jamek Mosque, Labuan

The An-Nur Jamek Mosque, also known as the Masjid Jamek An-Nur, and sometimes called the Masjid Negeri Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan or State Federal Territory of Labuan Mosque, is a Sunni mosque, located in Labuan, Malaysia.

History

Construction of the mosque was initially managed by the Sabah State Government through the Sabah Islamic Religious Council. The mosque was built to replace the nearby old mosque. Construction commenced in 1982 and was completed in 1987. The mosque was opened on 1 February 1988 by the eighth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Iskandar of Johor in conjunction with the 14th Federal Territory Day.

Architecture

The architectural design was by Arkitek Jurubina Bertiga led by Dato Baharuddin Abu Kassim. The combination architecture are from Brunei Malay architectural elements mix with the Turkish architecture. As a result of these two influences has produced a new mosque with a unique and beautiful identity. The mosque is equipped with a dome and two tall minarets on both sides. The mosque is also equipped with a number of facilities and equipment for public use such as three lecture halls, the Darul Hikmah Library, administrative offices, and a breakout room for VIPs.