Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru, Mosque in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kampung Baru Jamek Mosque is a mosque in the Kampung Baru neighborhood of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It features a flat roof with small domes and a prayer hall that has been expanded over time to accommodate more worshippers.
The mosque began in the late 1800s as a simple shelter and was rebuilt several times, becoming a timber structure before a larger mosque was built in 1956. In 2012, the complex was redeveloped with a new building and a basement car park.
The mosque is a focal point for the local Malay community, especially during Ramadan when volunteers prepare bubur lambuk, a rice porridge, and give it out for free. The dish is well known in the area, and many people come specifically to try it.
Visitors can reach the mosque easily from the main road, and the area is well connected by public transport. It is best to visit outside prayer times to respect worshippers, and modest clothing is recommended for everyone.
The mosque was designed by a Chinese architect, Y.T. Lee, and built by contractor Chan Khiew, reflecting the ethnic mix of the area. Its twin mosque program with a mosque in Penang was launched by Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in 2000.
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