🕌 Putra Mosque (Putrajaya)
Malaysia
About This Sacred Site
The Putra Mosque (Masjid Putra) is the principal mosque of Putrajaya, Malaysia's federal administrative capital. Built in 1999, the mosque features striking rose-tinted granite construction and sits on the shores of the man-made Putrajaya Lake. Its design is inspired by the architecture of Safavid-era Iran, with a 116-meter minaret and five tiers representing the five pillars of Islam. The mosque can accommodate 15,000 worshippers and is one of Malaysia's most photographed landmarks.
Key Facts
- •Built in 1999 with pink-tinted granite from local quarries
- •Inspired by Safavid-era Persian mosque architecture
- •The 116-meter minaret is one of the tallest in Southeast Asia
- •Can accommodate 15,000 worshippers
- •Located on the shores of the scenic Putrajaya Lake
Location
Coordinates: 2.9361, 101.6939
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