An-Nur Jamek Mosque, Labuan
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| An-Nur Jamek Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masjid Jamek An-Nur | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Labuan |
| Country | Malaysia |
  Shown within Malaysia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 5°17′00″N 115°14′51″E / 5.2834°N 115.2475°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) |
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| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Groundbreaking | 1982 |
| Completed | 1988 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | One |
| Minaret(s) | Two |
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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
[edit]Construction of the mosque was initially managed by the Sabah State Government through the Sabah Islamic Religious Council (MUIS).[1] 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.[1]
Architecture
[edit]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.[1] As a result of these two influences has produced a new mosque with a unique and beautiful identity.[1] 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.[1]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "An-Nur mosque". IslamGRID. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
External links
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Media related to An-Nur Jamek Mosque at Wikimedia Commons
