Ara Damansara Mosque

Ara Damansara Mosque
Masjid Ara Damansara
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Branch/tradition	Sunni
Location
Location	No 3, Jalan PJU1A/37, Ara Tropika, Ara Damansara, Mukim Damansara, Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia[1]
Shown within Petaling Jaya
Geographic coordinates	3°07′01.6″N 101°35′02.2″E
Architecture
Type	mosque
Completed	2015
Minaret(s)	1

The Ara Damansara Mosque (Malay: Masjid Ara Damansara)[2][3][1] is the first mosque built in the township of Ara Damansara located near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Spanning 6 acres (2.4 ha), the mosque could accommodate 1,500 congregants at one time.[3]

History

The mosque was built by Sime Darby Properties which is also a developer of Ara Damansara. Construction of the mosque began in 2013 and was completed in 2015. This mosque began operations on 29 January 2015.[3]

Ara Damansara Mosque received the "Best Mosques in Selangor" award in the "local awareness" category in December 2024.[4]

Features

Unique to many mosques in Malaysia, the mosque does not have a dome. Its structure consists only of pillars and a roof, and the congregants pray in an open area. The courtyard area of the mosque is large and includes facilities for exercising.[2]

See also

• Islam in Malaysia

References

1. "Masjid Ara Damansara". Portal Masjid Malaysia (in Malay). Department of Islamic Development Malaysia. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
2. "Masjid Ara Damansara". Smart Masjid JAIS (in Malay). Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
3. Ibrahim, Mohd Farizul (26 April 2021). "Hayati Bulan Ramadan, Ini 10 Masjid Tercantik Di Selangor Untuk Dilawati". Libur (in Malay).
4. "Sultan Selangor berkenan rasmi Masjid Jamek Cina Muslim Klang". Sinar Harian (in Malay). Bernama. 5 December 2024.