This grand gold-domed construction was commissioned by Perak’s 28th Sultan, Idris Shah, after his recovery from illness. Masjid Ubudiah – meaning the mosque of self-surrender to Allah – was masterminded by AB Hubback, the architect behind a number of Perak’s colonial buildings. Marble imported from Italy adds bands of mauve to this bright white building. When works began in 1913, two fighting elephants damaged the marble, leading to a construction slowdown. The mosque was eventually completed in 1917.
The Sultan didn’t live to see Masjid Ubudiah finished. Almost a century later in 2003 lavish restoration work was completed. Visitors are admitted, provided they are modestly dressed. Even if you don't step inside, it's well worth strolling through the grounds to admire the exterior.
