Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque
The Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque (Malay: Masjid Sultan Idris Shah II) is the state mosque of Perak, Malaysia. It is situated in Ipoh, Perak's capital city, near the Birch Memorial.[1]
| Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masjid Sultan Idris Shah II | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia |
  Shown within Ipoh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 4°35′46.2″N 101°04′33.0″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Groundbreaking | May 1966 |
| Completed | 1968 |
History
The construction of the mosque began in May 1966 and was completed in August 1968. The mosque was officially opened in September 1978 by Sultan Idris Shah II of Perak in conjunction with his 54th birthday celebration.
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance east of Ipoh Station of KTM.
See also
References
- "Masjid Sultan Idris Shah II - Islamic Tourism Centre of Malaysia". itc.gov.my. Archived from the original on 3 November 2014.
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