An-Nur Jamek Mosque, Labuan

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An-Nur Jamek Mosque
Masjid Jamek An-Nur
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Religion
Affiliation Islam
Branch/tradition Sunni
Location
Location Labuan, Malaysia
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Shown within Malaysia
Geographic coordinates 5°17′00″N115°14′51″E / 5.2834°N 115.2475°E / 5.2834; 115.2475
Architecture
Type mosque
Completed1 February 1988 [1]
Specifications
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)2

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 a mosque in the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia.

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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]

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References

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