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An-Nur Jamek Mosque, Labuan

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The An-Nur Jamek Mosque, also known as the Masjid Jamek An-Nur, and sometimes called the Masjid Negeri Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan or State Federal Territory of Labuan Mosque, is a Sunni mosque, located in Labuan, Malaysia.

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History

Construction of the mosque was initially managed by the Sabah State Government through the Sabah Islamic Religious Council (MUIS).[1] The mosque was built to replace the nearby old mosque. Construction commenced in 1982 and was completed in 1987. The mosque was opened on 1 February 1988 by the eighth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Iskandar of Johor in conjunction with the 14th Federal Territory Day.[1]

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Architecture

The architectural design was by Arkitek Jurubina Bertiga led by Dato Baharuddin Abu Kassim. The combination architecture are from Brunei Malay architectural elements mix with the Turkish architecture.[1] As a result of these two influences has produced a new mosque with a unique and beautiful identity.[1] The mosque is equipped with a dome and two tall minarets on both sides. The mosque is also equipped with a number of facilities and equipment for public use such as three lecture halls, the Darul Hikmah Library, administrative offices, and a breakout room for VIPs.[1]

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