Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque
Mosque in Kinta, Perak, Malaysia
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The Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque (Malay: Masjid Sultan Idris Shah II) is the state mosque of Perak, Malaysia. It is situated in Ipoh, Perak's capital city, near the Birch Memorial Clock Tower.[1]
Coordinates4°35′46.2″N 101°04′33.0″E
| Sultan Idris Shah II Mosque | |
|---|---|
Masjid Sultan Idris Shah II مسجد سلطان إدريس شاه كدوا | |
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  Location within Ipoh | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 4°35′46.2″N 101°04′33.0″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Groundbreaking | May 1966 |
| Completed | 1968 |
History
The construction of the mosque began in May 1966 and was completed in August 1968. The mosque was officially opened in September 1978 by Sultan Idris Shah II of Perak in conjunction with his 54th birthday celebration.
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance east of Ipoh Station of KTM.
