Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque
The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque (Malay: Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz, Arabic: مسجد سلطان صلاح الدين عبدالعزيز) is the state mosque of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located in Shah Alam and is the country's largest mosque and also the second largest mosque in Southeast Asia by capacity. Its most distinguishing feature is its large blue and silver dome. The mosque has four minarets, one erected at each of the corners.
| Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque | |
|---|---|
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque from Taman Tasik Shah Alam. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Shafi`i Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia |
Shown within Malaysia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 3.078°N 101.521°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Dato Baharuddin Abu Kassim |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic, Malay |
| Completed | 1988 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 24,000 |
| Dome height (outer) | 106.7 m (350 ft) |
| Dome dia. (outer) | 51.2 m (168 ft) |
| Minaret(s) | 4 |
| Minaret height | 142.3 m (467 ft) |
| Materials | Concrete, steel, aluminium, vitreous enamel coated steel panelling, timber, glass, ceramic tile |
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