Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque explained

Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque
Native Name:Masjid Sultan Idris Shah II
Native Name Lang:ms
Map Type:Malaysia Perak Ipoh
Map Size:220px
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Tradition:Sunni
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Architecture Type:mosque
Groundbreaking:May 1966
Year Completed:1968
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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 Clock Tower.[1]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Masjid Sultan Idris Shah II - Islamic Tourism Centre of Malaysia . itc.gov.my . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141103185626/http://itc.gov.my/mosque/masjid-sultan-idris-shah-ii/ . 2014-11-03.