Raja Alang Mosque

Raja Alang Mosque is a historical mosque in Selangor, Malaysia. It is located in Beranang, near the Selangor-Negeri Sembilan border. It was named after Raja Alang, who was the son of Tengku Panglima Besar Selangor who ruled Kajang during Almarhum Sultan Sir Abdul Samad's reign. He was from Sumatra, Indonesia.

History

Raja Alang Mosque was constructed between 1904 and 1906. The mosque was officially opened in 1907 by Almarhum Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah of Selangor.

Features

The mosque is similar to Alaeddin Mosque in Jugra. Its style is Middle Eastern with Moorish and Western influences.

See also

Coordinates: 2°52′26″N 101°52′14″E / 2.8740°N 101.8706°E / 2.8740; 101.8706

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