An-Nur Jamek Mosque, Labuan
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.
| An-Nur Jamek Mosque, Labuan (Federal Territory of Labuan Mosque) | |
|---|---|
Masjid Jamek An-Nur, Labuan (Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan) | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni (Shafi'i) |
| Year consecrated | 1988 |
| Location | |
| Location |  Labuan, Malaysia |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Dato Baharuddin Abu Kassim Arkitek Jurubina Bertiga |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic, Modern |
| Completed | 1 February 1988[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
History
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 built to replace the old mosque nearby. It was constructed on 1982 and completed on 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
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 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
- "An-Nur mosque". IslamGRID. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
