Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque

Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque, Putrajaya Overview

Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque is the largest and the second principal mosque in Putrajaya. It looks soul-stirring as it stands majestically in the vicinity of the beautiful Poudre Lake which makes it a must-visit for the tourists and pilgrims.

Also known as the Iron Mosque, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque is strikingly modern in terms of both aesthetics and complexity of design and technology used. However, this does not undermine the spiritual aspects of the mosque. The Iron Mosque looks awestriking at night when it is all lit up. If one is visiting Putrajaya, try visiting the mosque both during daytime and night time.

Architecture of Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque

The Iron Mosque
The stunning masjid reflects the German and Chinese style of architecture. Approximately 70% of the structure s made of steel rendering it a sleek modern metallic look. This earned Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque the reputation of 'The Iron Mosque' of Putrajaya.

Interior
The mosque is very aesthetically designed. The walls have a woven mesh design which looks spectacular. Inside the mosque, there are verses from the Quran engraved on German glass sheets which are placed in a way that light does not reflect on them. This gives the impression of the verses drifting in the air which looks splendid.

The unique cooling system
There is natural air conditioning called “Gas District Cooling” in the mosque. Such a cooling system keeps the building cool even without fans and air conditions switched on. The Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque has been built in a way that makes the structure practically maintenance-free on technological lines.

The mosque without minarets
Unlike other mosques, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque does not have minarets. This pilgrimage place is huge enough to hold approximately twenty thousand worshippers in one go.

How to Reach the Iron Mosque

The most convenient way of reaching Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque is through a taxi which is readily available in Putrajaya.

Another option is to take the KLIA Transit train from KL Sentral to Putrajaya and then reach the mosque through taxi or bus.