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Masjid Jamek by any other name...

Nazir SufariKamal Ariffin7 years ago22nd Jun 2017Pictures
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Masjid Jamek is located at the confluence of Klang and Gombak River, on old Malay burial grounds. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 22, 2017.
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MASJID Jamek is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur. It is located at the confluence of Klang and Gombak River and was built over old Malay burial grounds. The mosque was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback and built in 1909.

Masjid Jamek is known as the mosque for the homeless due to its provision of shelter and food for those in need. 

The 108-year-old heritage mosque is now due for an upgrade to become a tourist attraction  It will also have a new name to go with the facelift. Henceforth, Masjid Jamek will be known as the Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque. June 22, 2017.

Masjid Jamek is located at the confluence of Klang and Gombak River, on old Malay burial grounds. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 22, 2017.
Masjid Jamek is located at the confluence of Klang and Gombak River, on old Malay burial grounds. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 22, 2017.
Muslims from all walks of life sit together to breakfast prepared by the mosque at Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Kamal Ariffin, June 22, 2017.
Muslims from all walks of life sit together to breakfast prepared by the mosque at Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Kamal Ariffin, June 22, 2017.
Workers clean the roof of the mosque at Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur. The heritage mosque is to be known as Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 22, 2017.
Workers clean the roof of the mosque at Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur. The heritage mosque is to be known as Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 22, 2017.
A member of the mosque committee arranges donation boxes at Masjid Jamek, which is well known for its offer of food and shelter to the homeless. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 22, 2017.
A member of the mosque committee arranges donation boxes at Masjid Jamek, which is well known for its offer of food and shelter to the homeless. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 22, 2017.
Male tourist have to wear the 'kain sarung' and female tourists, the 'jubah'to enter Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur. The mosque will be upgraded to become a tourist attraction. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 22, 2017.
Male tourist have to wear the 'kain sarung' and female tourists, the 'jubah'to enter Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur. The mosque will be upgraded to become a tourist attraction. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 22, 2017.
An old man recites the Quran while tourists make their way into the mosque. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 22, 2017.
An old man recites the Quran while tourists make their way into the mosque. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 22, 2017.
Female tourists put on the 'hijab' before entering Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 22, 2017.
Female tourists put on the 'hijab' before entering Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, June 22, 2017.
Muslims arrive for evening prayers at Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Kamal Ariffin.
Muslims arrive for evening prayers at Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Kamal Ariffin.
Masjid Jamek at dusk in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Kamal Ariffin, June 22, 2017.
Masjid Jamek at dusk in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Kamal Ariffin, June 22, 2017.
Workers repair the water fountain at Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Kamal Ariffin, June 22, 2017.
Workers repair the water fountain at Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Kamal Ariffin, June 22, 2017.
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