Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque


The Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque or KLIA Mosque (

History

Made for the opening of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the construction of the mosque began in August 1997 and was completed in 1999. The mosque was officially opened on 25 August 2000 by the Regent of Selangor at that time, Tengku Idris Shah.

Architecture

The design of the mosque follows the Classical Arab architectural style, with the main features being the domes and a flat roof. The floor plan of the mosque follows the local Malay style, particularly in the courtyard area of the mosque.