The National Mosque (Masjid Negara) is the equivalent of the National Cathedral in Washington DC. A few obvious differences, starting with the lack of pews, shoes, and Christians. It is a glorious building, but not the kind of soaring one I expected, as in a cathedral. It is open to the public and they welcome guests. So I wore the cap, removed my sandals, and entered. My experience was one of tranquility. It was not prayer time so just a few men were praying privately and quietly. Unlike a cathedral, the emphasis was on the horizontal plane. I felt compelled to face forward not up. Inside the mosque, stained glass provided a warm glow of colored light. Outside of the main hall was a massive overflow area. In contrast, it felt very cool. Very relaxing. Long
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