An-Nur Jamek Mosque, Labuan

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An-Nur Jamek Mosque, Labuan (State Mosque)
Masjid Jamek An-Nur, Labuan (Masjid Negeri)
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Basic information
Location Malaysia Labuan, Federal Territory of Labuan, East Malaysia, Malaysia
Affiliation Islam
Year consecrated 1988
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Architectural style Islamic, Modern
Completed 1 February 1988[1]
Specifications
Dome(s) 1
Minaret(s) 2

The An-Nur Jamek Mosque or Masjid Jamek An-Nur (or sometimes called Masjid Negeri Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan or State Federal Territory of Labuan Mosque) is the only mosque in the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. The initial stage of construction of this mosque was run by Sabah State Government through the Sabah Islamic Religious Council (MUIS).[1] The mosque was opened on 1 February 1988 by the eighth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Iskandar of Johor in conjunction with the Federal Territory Day.[1]

Architecture

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 has a unique identity and beautiful.[1] The mosque is equipped with a dome-shaped dome and two tall towers on both sides of the mosque and also equipped with a number of facilities and equipment for public use such as three lecture halls, Darul Hikmah Library, administrative offices and a break room for VIPs.[1]

See also

References

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