Jamek Mosque
| مسجد جامع سلطان عبدالصمد Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad (Malay) | |
Jamek Mosque, also known as Friday Mosque, is recognised as the oldest Islamic place of worship in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Leadership | Imam(s): Ustaz Haji Yahya Mahyuddin bin Datuk Haji Utoh Said (2017–present) |
| Location | |
| Location | Jalan Mountbatten, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Administration | Kuala Lumpur Islamic Council |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Arthur Benison Hubback |
| Style | Islamic, Moorish, Mughal |
| Completed | 1909 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,000 worshipers |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
Jamek Mosque, officially Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque (Malay: Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad) is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers and may be accessed via Jalan Tun Perak. The mosque was designed by British architect and soldier Arthur Benison Hubback, and built in 1909. It was the principal mosque of Kuala Lumpur until the construction of the national mosque Masjid Negara in 1965.
The name "Jamek" is the Malay equivalent of the Arabic word jāmiʿ (جامع) meaning a place where people congregate to worship. It is also referred to as "Friday Mosque" by the locals.
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