Putra Mosque on the lakeshore under a deep blue sky with white clouds

Religious site · Presint 1, Putrajaya

Putra Mosque & Putra Square, Putrajaya

The rose-granite 'Pink Mosque' on the edge of Putrajaya Lake, beside the Prime Minister's office

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Discover Putra Mosque & Putra Square, Putrajaya

Masjid Putra, widely known as the Pink Mosque, is the signature building of Putrajaya, Malaysia's planned federal administrative capital. Its rose-tinted granite glows soft pink in the morning light, its main dome is patterned in pink and white, and a five-tiered minaret, 116 metres tall, rises from the edge of the lake.

The mosque stands on Putra Square (Dataran Putra), the ceremonial heart of the city, facing the green-domed Perdana Putra, which houses the Prime Minister's office. Around it, broad boulevards, bridges and lakeside promenades make Putrajaya feel very different from the bustle of Kuala Lumpur. Visitors of all faiths are welcome outside prayer times, and the courtyard, the carved timber doors and the pink interior of the dome are among the most photographed sights in Malaysia.

Don’t miss

01Rose-tinted granite facade that glows pink in early morning and late afternoon light
02The five-tiered, 116 m minaret, its tiers said to represent the Five Pillars of Islam
03The main dome, 36 m across, patterned in pink and white and supported by twelve columns
04The sahn (courtyard) with colonnades and water features, used for large congregations
05Carved cengal wood doors, windows and panels
06Putra Square, with views of Perdana Putra, the Prime Minister's office

History & culture

The story of Putra Mosque & Putra Square, Putrajaya

Putrajaya was developed from the 1990s as a new seat of the federal government, and the mosque was one of its first landmark buildings. Construction began in 1997 and was completed on 1 September 1999 at a cost of RM250 million. The design team at Kumpulan Senireka was led by the architect Dato' Dr Nik Mohamad Mahmood. The mosque is named after Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, Malaysia's first prime minister.

The architects drew on a range of Islamic traditions. Tourism Malaysia notes Persian influences from the Safavid period, a minaret inspired by the Sheikh Omar Mosque in Baghdad, and basement walls influenced by the Hassan II Mosque in Morocco, all combined with local craftsmanship such as carved cengal wood doors, windows and panels.

The main dome, 36 metres across, is supported by twelve columns and flanked by eight smaller domes. The mosque can hold up to 15,000 worshippers, with the open courtyard alone taking around 5,000 during congregational prayers.

Local life & traditions

Beyond its role as a tourist sight, Masjid Putra is the main mosque for Putrajaya's civil servants and residents, and the courtyard fills up on Friday afternoons and during Ramadan and Eid prayers. Families come to picnic and stroll along the lake on weekends, and the mosque's function rooms are used for religious lectures, seminars and community events. As the centre of the federal administration, Putra Square is also used for national ceremonies and parades.

Things to do

Experience it like a local

Visit in the morning when the pink stone is at its softest, collect a robe at the entrance if needed and walk through the courtyard to the main prayer hall, where non-Muslim visitors can view the interior from a designated area. Look up at the delicate geometric patterns inside the main dome. Afterwards, walk along the lakeside below the mosque for the classic view of the building reflected in Putrajaya Lake.

Putra Square is the starting point for exploring Putrajaya's grand government buildings and bridges. Return around sunset, when the mosque and Perdana Putra are lit up, for some of the best evening photography in the Klang Valley.

When to go

The mosque is open year-round. Early morning and late afternoon give the warmest light on the pink granite and cooler temperatures for walking around Putra Square, which has little shade. Afternoon thunderstorms are common, particularly around the inter-monsoon months. Fridays are busy with midday prayers, so non-Muslim visitors have shorter visiting windows that day. Weekends bring more local visitors but also a relaxed, family atmosphere.

Plan your visit

Verified information

Visiting hours (as listed by Visit Selangor): 9am to 5pm daily; non-Muslim visitors should visit outside prayer times. Source: visitselangor.com ↗
Admission: Free. Source: visitselangor.com ↗
Dress code: Visitors of all religions must cover up, and women must wear a headscarf. Source: malaysia.travel ↗
Getting there: KLIA Transit train from KL Sentral to Putrajaya, then a taxi from Putrajaya Sentral. Address: Persiaran Persekutuan, Presint 1, 62000 Putrajaya. Source: malaysia.travel ↗
Capacity: Up to 15,000 worshippers, including up to 5,000 in the courtyard. Source: malaysia.travel ↗

Checked against the sources on 27 October 2026. Opening times and fees can change — confirm before you go.

Travel tips

Robes for female visitors are usually lent at the entrance; long, loose clothing is still the best choice.
Shoes can stay on in the courtyard but must come off at the steps to the main prayer hall.
Check prayer times and avoid Friday midday if you are not joining the prayers.
Bring water and a hat: Putra Square is wide open with little shade.
For reflection shots, walk down to the lakeside promenade below the mosque.

General guidance from our specialists, not official information.

Around Putra Mosque & Putra Square, Putrajaya: food, markets & places to stay

Perdana Putra, the Prime Minister's office complex, faces the mosque across Putra Square, and the city's lakeside promenades and bridges are within walking distance or a short taxi ride. As Putrajaya is home to a large Malay-Muslim population, halal food is easy to find. Putrajaya Sentral station links the city to Kuala Lumpur and KLIA by the KLIA Transit train. Many travellers combine Putrajaya with a stop at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, which is a short train ride away.