Set at the junction of Buckingham Street and Pitt Street, the Kapitan Keling Mosque was constructed by Penang's first Indian Muslim settlers in the late 18th century. The mosque is considered to be one of Malaysia's most historic and revered...more
Set at the junction of Buckingham Street and Pitt Street, the Kapitan Keling Mosque was constructed by Penang's first Indian Muslim settlers in the late 18th century. The mosque is considered to be one of Malaysia's most historic and revered landmarks and has seen many embellishments and improvements over time. Occupying an area of over 8 acres, the Kapitan Keling Mosque features exquisite Moghul and Roman style architectural elements, with magnificent chandeliers, Arabesques of elegant floral motifs and dazzling marble floors. An information centre at the lowest floor of the minaret offers guided tours for first-time visitors.
Free admission
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Saturday to Thursday) and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Friday)
Around 1 hour
Adults, Families, Senior Guests, Young Adults
Moghul-style domes and turrets, the madrassah and the minaret
Prayers are held five times a day at the mosque, with the different times for each daily prayer being displayed on a digital screen.
A number of shops and restaurants serving Halal food can be found in the vicinity of the mosque. The Nasi Kandar Beratur is a famous restaurant in the area.
202, Jalan Transfer, George Town, 10050 Pulau Pinang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Lot 4-13A, 1st Avenue Mall, 182, Jalan Magazine, 10300, Penang
5, Lebuh Sungai Pinang 1, George Town, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
2215, Tingkat Sungai Gelugor 1, Kampung Gelugor, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Penang, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, 10200 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Municipal Council Of Penang Island, Level 4, KOMTAR, Penang Road, 10675 Penang.
2, Taman Ampang Jajar, Taman Ampang Jajar, 13400 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
21, Lebuh Nipah 5, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
24, Solok Bukit Jambul, Bukit Jambul, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Jalan Lebuh Acheh, Pulau Pinang, 11200 George Town, Malaysia
Aceh Street Mosque, Jalan Lumut, Pulau Pinang 10300 Georgetown Malaysia
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Prayer times for George Town,Malaysia