Saidina Umar Al Khattab Mosque, Sunni mosque in Bukit Damansara, Malaysia.
Saidina Umar Al Khattab Mosque is a Sunni prayer house in Bukit Damansara with white and gray exterior surfaces. The structure combines Ottoman and modernist design elements, with a distinctive minaret that rises prominently against the Kuala Lumpur skyline.
The prayer house was inaugurated on March 22, 1984 by Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang, the seventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. This opening marked the completion of a religious structure built to serve the Muslim population in the area.
The mosque is named after Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph of Islam and a companion of Prophet Muhammad. This connection shapes how the community views the place as part of Islamic tradition.
The prayer house is located on Jalan Setia Budi and can be reached by public transportation. Separate prayer areas are provided for men and women.
The interior displays traditional Islamic calligraphy combined with contemporary architectural design. This blend of classical motifs and modern elements gives the prayer space a distinctive character.
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