Ubudiah Mosque, Kuala Kangsar
Masjid Ubudiah
The golden-domed mosque in Kuala Kangsar, the royal town of Perak. It is often ranked among Malaysia's most beautiful mosques and sits next to the Sultan's palace.
Ubudiah Mosque was completed in 1917 to a design by a British architect. Its golden onion domes and four white minarets form an Indo-Islamic style, and it is the royal mosque of Perak. Kuala Kangsar is where the Sultan of Perak resides. Nearby are Istana Iskandariah (exterior only) and the Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery, which was converted from an old palace. Non-Muslims may visit the outer courtyard outside prayer times. Wear long sleeves and trousers, and women should cover their hair with a headscarf. It is about 50 km from Ipoh, roughly 30 minutes by train.
Opening hours
Open outside services (closed Friday midday)
Nearby sights
- Perak Cave Temple
- Gunung Lang Recreational Park
- Darul Ridzuan Museum
- Ipoh Railway Station
- Ipoh Town Hall & Old Post Office
- Birch Memorial Clock Tower
- Ipoh Old Town
- Kong Heng & Kong Heng Square