About Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque
The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is the state mosque of Selangor in Shah Alam, Petaling District. Completed in 1988 and commissioned by Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, it is the largest mosque in Malaysia and one of the largest in Southeast Asia. Notable for its blue aluminium dome, four 142.3-metre minarets and capacity for 24,000 worshippers, it blends Malay, Modernist and Middle Eastern architecture beside the Shah Alam Lake Gardens.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large mosque complex set beside a landscaped lake garden with a vast prayer hall, courtyard, and galleries. The exterior is dominated by a distinctive blue aluminium dome and four tall minarets, while the interior features Islamic calligraphy, stained glass, and traditional Malay woodcarvings. Non-Muslim visitors can explore designated areas on guided tours outside prayer times, view the architecture and gardens, and learn about the mosque's function as Selangor's state mosque.
Key highlights
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Largest mosque in Malaysia with capacity for 24,000 worshippers
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Distinctive blue and white aluminium dome measuring 51.2 metres in diameter
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Four 142.3-metre minarets, among the tallest in the world
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Blend of Malay, Modernist and Middle Eastern Islamic architectural styles
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Scenic setting adjacent to Shah Alam Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Shah Alam)
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Stained glass, Islamic calligraphy and carved woodwork in the main prayer hall
History of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque
Commissioned by the late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor, construction began on 14 February 1982 and was completed on 11 March 1988. Built to serve as the new state mosque after Shah Alam became the capital of Selangor in 1978, it was the largest mosque in Malaysia and Southeast Asia at the time of completion and remains the state mosque of Selangor.
Culture & Context
Serves as the state mosque of Selangor and a major Islamic centre for the state. Known locally as the Blue Mosque for its blue dome, it is an iconic landmark of Shah Alam and a prominent example of modern Malaysian Islamic architecture, hosting daily prayers, Friday congregations, and religious events.