Xi’an-inspired mosque to open in Klang today


Grand facade: The Masjid Jamek Cina Muslim Klang has elaborate features inspired by the Great Mosque of Xi’an in China. — KK SHAM/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: A China-inspired mosque will be officially opened today in the royal city of Klang, a testament to the country’s inclusivity and diverse heritage, says Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

And it is quite enthralling to hear the behind the scenes story of how the plan came about to have a mosque that mirrors the artistry seen in the Great Mosque of Xi’an in China.

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