Federal Territory Mosque

Have you been to the Blue Mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey? If you haven’t, why not have a visit to The Federal Territory Mosque (Masjid Wilayah) at Jalan Duta. This mosque is known as Mosque in the Garden. It features a concept inspired by the architecture of Malay elements and Othmaniyah Mosque in Turkey. This mosque is famously known as the Jewel of Kuala Lumpur because of its unique domes that are painted in blue-to-green like a turquoise gem. This mosque will make your jaw drops as soon as you step inside the mosque.

Why must I visit here?

One of the characteristics that makes Malaysia so special is its extremely rich and diversified culture. Malaysia is a multi-ethnic, multicultural & multilingual society and is divided into different cultural identities. Malaysia’s official religion is Islam and 60% of the population are muslim. There is a team of volunteers that offer free tours of the mosque from 10AM. Make sure you do not miss out this opportunity!

Getting there

Visiting the mosque is completely free of charge (FOC) and both Muslim and non-Muslim visitors are welcomed.

It is important to respect the conservative rules of dress while visiting. Robes are available for those who turn up with unsuitable clothing. Remember to remove shoes too before entering the building. To get here, the road is not well-serviced by public buses and there is no particular pedestrian-friendly, therefore, by car is the most convenient way. If you use Taxi/Grab, do not forget to ask the driver to drop you off at entrance B which is the closest to the tour guide office.

This mosque is also near to the KL Bird Park. If you are driving, it will take around 8 minutes from the park whilst 15 minutes from the Petronas Towers if the traffic is not congested.

Recommended transportation is to use a Grab car, from InnB Park Hotel it will cost you around RM13 per car and the journey will take about 15 minutes. However, it only takes RM5-8 Grab ride fares from the city center. So what are you waiting for?  

Extra Tips on Masjid Wilayah

• Entrance B is the closest to the tour guide office and is also the place where women will be given clothes for their visit.
• Do not shy away from taking pictures therefore take the opportunity to ask your tour guide where the best photo ops are!
• To get some great photos, the best timing we would suggest is at 10 AM. That way you will not be there during one of the five prayers time and can avoid huge crowd.
• Never will any of the volunteers ask for any sort of donation of any kind. However if you do wish to donate some money don’t hesitate to do so! The easiest way is to use one of the machines which are located at most of the entrances. You can select how much you would like to give and then simply scan your credit card.