One of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, is located at the overground station of the same name right in the city centre.

The mosque sits on a beautiful site at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers drowned in a modern development of high-rise buildings. On the tip of the peninsula formed by the confluence of the two rivers, you will find the inscription "Kuala Lumpur".

Overall, the Jamek Mosque is one of the most photographed landmarks in Kuala Lumpur.

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The mosque was built in 1909 and was the main Muslim shrine in Kuala Lumpur until 1965, when the National Mosque was built about 1.5 km to the south.

Tourist visit to the mosque

The mosque is open to the tourist public and can be visited by women and men without restrictions.

The dress-code must be observed, i.e. shoulders and knees covered. However, you do not have to walk around in long trousers all day in the heat to do so. There are free gowns for both men and women to rent on site.

There is an entrance fee. 1 myr and can only be paid in cash.

The mosque is open to the public every day except Friday at the following times:

• 10:00-12:30
• 14:30-16:00

Closed on Fridays.

The Jamek Mosque is relatively small but has beautiful gardens and is a kind of oasis of peace in a very busy centre.

Practical tips and our experience

• Gowns covering the shoulders and knees are free to rent
• It is necessary to take off your clothes before entering the inner parts of the mosque
• There are no long queues and the tour is on your own without a guide
• the tour of the mosque takes 15-20 minutes
• combine your visit with nearby attractions that can be reached within 5-7 minutes on foot - Merdeka Square, Central Market, Chinatown
• Carry cash, no card payment is allowed

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