These locations, with their stunning architecture, continue to serve as significant cultural, historical and religious monuments in the state.

Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, located in Shah Alam, can hold up to 16,000 visitors at once. (Selangor Tourism pic)

Malaysia’s Islamic monuments and historical buildings are part of what makes the country unique. With their exquisite architectural features, many of these beautiful buildings date back over a century, offering a draw for foreign and domestic tourists.

In conjunction with Hari Raya today, here are five Islamic buildings in Selangor you should know. Why not pay them a visit sometime?

1. Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah

The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah mosque, located in the heart of Shah Alam, is Malaysia’s largest and the second largest in Southeast Asia.

It’s also known as the Blue Mosque because of its unique architecture, which has a majestic blue and silver dome, and a stunning interior that combines Middle Eastern and Malay elements.

2. Masjid Raja Haji Fisabilillah

Masjid Raja Haji Fisabilillah in Cyberjaya is the first mosque in Malaysia to receive the Green Building Index – Platinum rating. (Selangor Tourism pic)

The Raja Haji Fisabilillah mosque, located in Cyberjaya, is renowned for its environmentally friendly design.

To accommodate over 8,300 worshippers, this modern place of worship employs energy-efficient LED lighting, natural air ventilation, rooftop solar panels, and a rainwater collecting system.

Elevators for the elderly and disabled communities, as well as playgrounds for children, were also designed with inclusivity in mind.

3. Masjid DiRaja Sultan Ala’eddin

Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah built this mosque during his rule from 1898 to 1938. (Selangor Tourism pic)

The Sultan Ala’eddin Royal Mosque, commonly known as Masjid Bandar, was built in the early 1900s and is located about 200m away from the Bandar Palace in Jugra, Kuala Langat.

With a design influenced by Indian-Muslim and Middle Eastern cultures, it sports intricate wood carvings on its facade and Quran inscriptions within.

This mosque shares several similarities with another heritage landmark, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur, particularly in its domes and arches.

4. Masjid Raja Lumu

Selangor’s Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has dedicated Masjid Raja Lum as the state’s ninth royal mosque. (Selangor Tourism pic)

Masjid Raja Lumu, another historic monument in Kuala Selangor, is built on the site of the former Kuala Selangor Old Mosque at the foot of Melawati Hill.

It is recognised for its spectacular modern architecture, copper domes, large archways, and stained glass windows.

This mosque was named after Raja Lumu Daeng Chelak, who became the first sultan of Selangor, Sultan Salehuddin Shah.

Bonus: Selangor International Islamic Art Complex

The Selangor International Islamic Art Complex boasts nine galleries, a lecture hall, a children’s centre, and numerous activity rooms. (Selangor Tourism pic)

Since 1987, this complex has served as the exhibition and production centre for the Restu Foundation, and is aimed at revitalising, preserving, and promoting Islamic arts and culture.

It is the heart of Selangor’s Islamic arts heritage, with exhibitions on calligraphy, architecture, interior design, paintings, and historical documents, including an original Quran manuscript valued at RM20 million.

This article was produced by Tourism Selangor, the official tourism agency that works to promote the state in the eyes of travellers near and far. Log on to Tourism Selangor’s official websiteto plan your future travels.