Masjid Jamek & River of Life
Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad
Kuala Lumpur's oldest mosque, at the confluence of two rivers. The blue-lit River of Life at night is a trending view.
Masjid Jamek was completed in 1909 to a design by a British architect, in the Mughal style, with red-and-white striped brick walls, white onion-shaped domes and palm trees. The confluence of the two rivers beside the mosque is where Kuala Lumpur began (the name means 'muddy estuary' in Malay). After the River of Life redevelopment, the riverbank walkway lights up blue every night and sprays mist, creating a 'Blue Pool' effect; the best view is from the lookout beside Masjid Jamek station. Outside prayer times the mosque is free to visit, and visitors must wear the provided robe. Getting there: LRT Masjid Jamek station.
Opening hours
Mosque approx. 09:00–12:30 and 14:30–16:00 (closed Friday mornings); riverside open all day
Nearby sights
- Merdeka Square
- Central Market (Pasar Seni)
- Petaling Street (Chinatown)
- Sri Mahamariamman Temple
- Kwai Chai Hong
- KL Forest Eco Park
- National Mosque of Malaysia
- Merdeka 118