The Ara Damansara Mosque (Malay: Masjid Ara Damansara)[2][3][1] is the first mosque built in the township of Ara Damansara located near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Spanning 6 acres (2.4 ha), the mosque could accommodate 1,500 congregants at one time.[3]

History

The mosque was built by Sime Darby Properties which is also a developer of Ara Damansara. Construction of the mosque began in 2013 and was completed in 2015. This mosque began operations on 29 January 2015.[3]

Ara Damansara Mosque received the "Best Mosques in Selangor" award in the "local awareness" category in December 2024.[4]

Features

Unique to many mosques in Malaysia, the mosque does not have a dome. Its structure consists only of pillars and a roof, and the congregants pray in an open area. The courtyard area of the mosque is large and includes facilities for exercising.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Masjid Ara Damansara". Portal Masjid Malaysia (in Malay). Department of Islamic Development Malaysia. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Masjid Ara Damansara". Smart Masjid JAIS (in Malay). Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Ibrahim, Mohd Farizul (26 April 2021). "Hayati Bulan Ramadan, Ini 10 Masjid Tercantik Di Selangor Untuk Dilawati". Libur (in Malay).
  4. ^ "Sultan Selangor berkenan rasmi Masjid Jamek Cina Muslim Klang". Sinar Harian (in Malay). Bernama. 5 December 2024.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ara_Damansara_Mosque
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