The Saidina Umar Al Khattab Mosque is a renowned mosque in Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. The mosque was formally opened on 22 March 1984 by the seventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang and named after the successor of Muhammad, Umar Al Khattab.

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Saidina Umar Al-Khattab Mosque This mosque was designed in the early 1980s and was ready for use at the end of 1982. It was designed to take the formation of an eight-pointed star and was considered at the time to be one of the most beautiful mosques in Kuala Lumpur. It could comfortably cater to around 1,000 people. Location: Jalan Setiabudi, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603-20116666

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Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a variety of caves and cave temples in Malaysia. It takes its name from the Malay word batu which means 'rock.' Batu Caves is also the name of a city in the area. The cave is one of the most famous Hindu shrines outside of India, dedicated to Lord Murugan.

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Batu Caves It is easy to spot Batu Caves from afar due to its vibrantly painted 272 stairs and the 140 feet gold-colossal painted statue of Lord Murugan. Since 1892, the Thaipusam festival in the Tamil month of Thai (which falls in late January/early February) has been celebrated here. Thousands throng to this place without fail every year during this period. Location: Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor Operating Hours: Temporarily closed Tel:+603-61896284

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St John the Evangelist Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur. The current building was built in 1954 and completed in 1955, and was consecrated in 1962 when it was also raised to the status of a cathedral. The building is known for its whitewashed exterior and twin spires on the west front. It also includes stained glass windows from Paris depicting Gospel scenes.

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St John’s Cathedral St. John's Cathedral is one of the most prominent and oldest churches in Kuala Lumpur. The first church to be erected on this site was dedicated to St. John the Evangelist in 1883. It started as a small, long wooden hall with many windows, nestled peacefully in the forested region of Bukit Nanas. The new building was built in 1962 and elevated to the status of a cathedral. Some of the distinctive and mesmerising features of the church are the whitewashed exterior, the double spires on the west front, and the exquisite stained glass windows imported from Paris portraying the classic Gospel scenes. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the cathedral is popular with locals and tourists alike. Location: 5, Jalan Bukit Nanas, 50250 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: +603 2026 2813 Opening Hours: Temporarily closed

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