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| An-Nur Jamek Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masjid Jamek An-Nur | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Labuan |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 5°17′00″N115°14′51″E / 5.2834°N 115.2475°E /5.2834; 115.2475 |
| Architecture | |
| Architects |
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| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Groundbreaking | 1982 |
| Completed | 1988 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | One |
| Minaret | Two |
| [1] | |
TheAn-Nur Jamek Mosque, also known as theMasjid Jamek An-Nur, and sometimes called theMasjid Negeri Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan orState Federal Territory of Labuan Mosque, is aSunnimosque, located inLabuan,Malaysia.
Construction of the mosque was initially managed by theSabah State Government through the Sabah Islamic Religious Council (MUIS).[1] The mosque was built to replace the nearby old mosque. Construction commenced in 1982 and was completed in 1987. The mosque was opened on 1 February 1988 by the eighthYang di-Pertuan Agong,Sultan Iskandar of Johor in conjunction with the 14thFederal Territory Day.[1]
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 theTurkish architecture.[1] As a result of these two influences has produced a new mosque with a unique and beautiful identity.[1] The mosque is equipped with a dome and two tallminarets on both sides. The mosque is also equipped with a number of facilities and equipment for public use such as three lecture halls, the Darul Hikmah Library, administrative offices, and a breakout room for VIPs.[1]
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