Putra Mosque is also known as Pink Mosque due to its iconic pink hue. Its signature pink dome was constructed with pink granite and was influenced by Safavid architecture found in Iran. The design of the mosque is a blend of Morocco and Baghdad, the carvings are from Egypt the stain glass from Germany. It is made by local Malay craftsmanship. This beautiful mosque is constructed in rose-tinted granite and cengal woodwork on doors, windows and panels. Whereby, its mimbar and mehrab are crafted with khat or Islamic calligraphy. One of its fascinating feature is that its sound system design is built to focus on the Imam as all its sounds are originating from the direction of the Imam.
Putra Mosque is located at the heart of Putrajaya, which is at edge of Putrajaya Lake and next to Dataran Putra. Three-quarters of the mosque is above the lake, which made as if the mosque is floating on the waters of Putrajaya Lake. This huge mosque can accommodate up to 10,000 worshipers, and its courtyard can accommodate additional 5,000 people. Putra Mosque is a very popular tourist destination in Malaysia.
Who Can Visit Putra Mosque?
Anyone can visit the spectacular Putra Mosque but do ensure that you are appropriately dressed as it is a holy place. Female visitors will be directed to the robe counter to wear a pink robe with a hood. Male who does not meet the dress code (eg shorts above knees), will also be directed to the robe counter.
- Saturday-Thursday: 9:00am - 12.30pm, 2:00 - 4:00pm, 5.30 - 6:00pm
- Friday: 3:00 - 4:00pm and 5.30 - 6:00pm
Free of charge.
Getting here
- By bus
- Parkmay (Cityliner No. 868) comes every 20 minutes.
- Route: Sinar Kota-Komuter Serdang-Putrajaya-Cyberjaya
- Sepang Omnibus (No. 536B) comes every 3 hours.
- Route: Sepang-Banting- Dengkil-Cyberjaya-Putrajaya
- Kelang-Banting Bus (No.131) comes every 2 hours.
- Route: Kelang-Banting- Dengkil-Cyberjaya-Putrajaya.
- Sum Omnibus (No. 186) comes every 1 - 2 hours.
- Route: Kajang Terminal Bus, UNITEN- Putrajaya and Cyberjaya (Putrajaya Internal Nadi Putra bus services are available at 50 sen per ride).
- By train
- From KL Sentral
- Catch the ERL train towards the KLIA airport.
- Express Rail Link (ERL) Route: KL Sentral/Bandar Tasik Putrajaya/Cyberjaya/Salak Tinggi/KLIA.Frequency : every half hour (peak hours every hour (off peak hours). From there take the Putra Nadi bus around the city.
- By car
- The most convenient way to get there is to hire a car or Grab or a taxi for the day to better explore to beautiful city of Putrajaya. From KL city, it only takes 30 minutes to reach Putra Mosque.
Facilities
- Robe
- Guided tour
- Souvenir shop
- Wheelchair, water dispenser
- Drinking water bottle (RM1 each) - just drop your RM1 inside the box
What to do here
Enjoy your visit here!
Admire the beautiful architecture of the beautiful mosque. Also, you can gain informative knowledge here. Helpful staffs are available to share information with you. Don't worry, most of them are bilingual! Also, don't missed out in reading information on the board and collect informative leaflets.
Souvenir shop
There are many souvenir shops here. One of it is in Putra Mosque itself (at the entrance). Others are beneath the mosque , which is also known as souq. Prices are reasonable and i can say most of it are cheap comparing to souvenirs at other tourist destinations.
Here are the example of souvenir sold here (some price tag included in the photo)
From the mosque, you can check out the beautiful view of Putrajaya - lake, bridge, skyscrapper and etc. Outside the mosque, you can check out the houses the Malaysian Prime Minister's office and man-made Putrajaya Lake. Not to forget, the large square with flagpoles flying Malaysian states' flags.
- Selera Putra Food Court - Indoor plaza that offers many food vendors. They have cendol, lobster and durian too!
- Visit the Souq
- Playground for kids
- Cruise Tasik - Putrajaya Cruise
As for the sightseeing cruise, there are 2 types - Normal Sightseeing and Early Bird Sightseeing. Don't get too excited about Early Bird Sightseeing for being lower price, the journey duration is actually shorter than the normal one. Hence, I prefer it to be called Express Sightseeing. For those who have time, I recommend you to take the Normal Sightseeing, to enjoy more places.
- Activities
Contact Putra Mosque
Address: Persiaran Persekutuan, Presint 1, 62502 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
Tel: 03-8888 5678
Where to stay near Putra Mosque
Distance
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Address
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Contact
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Price
range
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Hotel
Zenith Putrajaya
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1.6km
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Jalan P2a, Presint 2, 62000
Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
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03-8893 9993
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RM340
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Hotel
Dorsett Putrajaya
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2.4km
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Dorsett Putrajaya, Lot
3,3C5, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Presint 3, 62000 Putrajaya
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03-8892 8388
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RM203
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Hotel
Everly Putrajaya
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5.5km
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The Everly Putrajaya, 1,
Jalan Alamanda 2, Presint 1, 62000 Putrajaya
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03-8892 2929
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RM235
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