In the vibrant cities of Selangor, amidst the hustle and bustle, stand numerous Islamic buildings, grand monuments, and magnificent mosques with centuries of history.
Tourism Selangor has curated a selection of eight iconic mosques and monuments:
The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is an iconic landmark. It was built between the years 1983 and 1987 and launched by His Royal Highness, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, in 1988. In addition to being the biggest mosque in Malaysia, this mosque held the Guinness World Record for having the world's tallest minaret (a tall tower attached to or next to a mosque) in August 1993. The mosque's architecture is a combination of Middle Eastern and traditional Malay design elements.
Next to the Blue Mosque is the International Islamic Arts Garden Complex. This attraction features displays on Islamic calligraphy, architecture, interior design, and paintings. Over 10,000 objects, Islamic illustrations, and Malay heritage can be found in the museum and gallery, including an original manuscript of the Quran worth RM20 million.
Masjid Tengku Ampuan Jemaah in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, is the second state mosque of Selangor, after Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque. This sand-coloured mosque was named after the late Armarhumah Tengku Ampuan Jemaah of Selangor (the second Queen of Malaysia). With elements of Malaysian design influencing the interiors, the architecture bears a strong resemblance to that of the Al-Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Tun Abdul Aziz Mosque, also known as The Round Mosque (Masjid Bulat), is among the biggest mosques in Petaling Jaya. The mosque's name was inspired by and picked in honour of the fourth Chief Minister of Selangor, Tun Abdul Aziz, who served in 1955. The mosque's interior walls are surrounded by Arabian carvings and feature modern architecture.
Sultan Sulaiman Royal Mosque, located in Jalan Kota Jaya, Klang, has an interior which was designed in 1932 using 'bas-relief' style and mural drawings. Inside the mosque, there are around 70 'bas-relief' or low relief, which is a technique that makes the image appear to be floating on the surface of a flat area, such as on coins. These drawings are very important and unique because it is the only mosque in Malaysia with these characteristics. Apart from that, among other attractive features are the Royal Stairs (Tangga Diraja) from Alam Shah Palace and a Royal Mausoleum where the late Sultan Salahuddin is laid to rest.
Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque, also known as the KLIA Mosque, was named Sultan Abdul Samad in honour of the fourth sultan of Selangor in 1857. The Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque is renowned for its vivid green and blue exterior. The Bunga Kantan, or ginger flower, is a local herb flower that served as the model for this particular mosque. The mosque's layout design symbolically represents the Islamic star, crescent emblem, and the colourful glass colourful clerestory windows surrounding the lower part of the dome add some finesse to the mosque.
Masjid Raja Haji Fisabililah in Cyberjaya was designed with a sustainable structure that will serve as an inspiration for the planning and construction of mosques in Malaysia to come. Completed in 2015, this specific mosque will be among the first in the world to sign up for Malaysia's Feed in Tariff (FiT) program and use solar power to generate electricity. The Cyberjaya Mosque's name was inspired by a Bugis warrior, Raja Haji Fisabilillah, who defeated the Dutch army in Melaka. With recyclable materials and energy-efficient equipment to minimise energy usage and lower operating costs, the design complied with the highest rating level set by the Green Building Index (GBI) Standard.
Selangor Observatory is a research and development centre for astronomy in Sabak Bernam. It carries out astronomical activities such as observing the moon, stars, planets, constellations, comets, or meteors to obtain the latest information on any changes in objects in the sky that can affect the celestial system. Moreover, Selangor Observatory is in charge of performing the official crescent observations during Ramadan, Syawal, and Zulhijjah, as well as monthly observations on the 29th of each month in a year.