Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Perak, Malaysia
Mosque · Perak Sultanate · 20th Century
The Ubudiah Mosque is a mosque located in the royal town of Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia. It stands proudly with its golden dome and minarets creating a spellbinding sight, from near and afar. The mosque was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, a government architect who is also responsible for the design of the Ipoh railway station and the Kuala Lumpur railway station.
Construction: 1913 – 1917
Founder: Sultan Idris Murshidul Adzam Shah I
Key figures: Arthur Benison Hubback (Architect)
Significance: Considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia, built as a royal mosque.
- 1917: Completed
Architectural styles: Indo-Saracenic, Moorish
Architects: Arthur Benison Hubback
Materials: Marble, Gold
- Golden Domes: Striking golden domes and minarets.
- Octagonal Plan: Unique octagonal layout.
- Royal Mausoleum: Located nearby (Makam Al-Ghufran).
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 18:00 (winter) – Dress modestly.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://perak.gov.my
Address: Jalan Istana, 33000 Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia
Coordinates: 4.7642, 100.9511