Jamek Mosque

Masjid Jamek (commonly called the Jamek Mosque) is an early 20th-century mosque in central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and one of the city’s earliest permanent mosques. It sits at the historic junction of two rivers and served the growing Muslim community during the British colonial period.

The mosque is noted for its domes and slender minarets in a Moorish-Mughal-influenced style and a rectangular prayer hall; the building footprint and the riverfront setting are a common highlight for visitors. Its riverside location places it within walking distance of other central attractions and transit connections.

Construction was completed in the early 1900s and the mosque was opened to worshippers in 1909. It was built as a municipal-era central mosque for the city and has since remained an active place of worship while also being a frequent stop for heritage walking routes.

Sited on the north bank of the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers, the mosque sits in Kuala Lumpur’s historic core near the Jalan Tun Perak and Jalan Raja intersection. The Masjid Jamek LRT station serves the site directly and the modern Kuala Lumpur skyline is visible across the nearby river.

• Location and access: Located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers, immediately adjacent to the Masjid Jamek LRT station, making it one of the most accessible historic mosques in central Kuala Lumpur.
• Best time for photos: Early morning and late afternoon provide softer light for exterior photography of the mosque's white facades and onion-shaped domes.