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Kapitan Keling Mosque, George Town

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Wander the serene grounds of Kapitan Keling Mosque to appreciate its Mhugal domes, arabesque arches, and ornate minaret. Built in 1801, the mosque was much expanded in the 1930s. Inside the airy interior you can see elegant calligraphy panes and stained-glass windows showing floral patterns. Tour guides can provide you with background information about Islam, the mosque's history, and its role in the local Indian community. Dress respectfully, ensuring that your arms and legs are covered before you enter this place of worship. Add Kapitan Keling Mosque and other attractions to your George Town trip itinerary using our George Town trip planner.
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  • The Mosque itself is - sorry if this may sound impropriete - someway cool. It is build in a surprising clear style, mainly in white. So it is worth to skip your short trousers into a jeans or so... 
    The Mosque itself is - sorry if this may sound impropriete - someway cool. It is build in a surprising clear style, mainly in white. So it is worth to skip your short trousers into a jeans or so...  more »
  • A visitor's centre is open in a separate building in the vast green garden. To enter the main building shoes must be left on the racks outside, locals even wash their feet in the covered water baisin....  more
    A visitor's centre is open in a separate building in the vast green garden. To enter the main building shoes must be left on the racks outside, locals even wash their feet in the covered water baisin....  more »
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  • That was quite impressed to visit this mosque. Not because of an specific architecture but because it is the oldest mosque of Georgetown. It just celebrated 200 years in 2021. It's very beautiful from inside and outside. I was lucky enough to have Jummah prayer there. When I was there , it was at 2 pm, I would recommend to get there at least 30 minutes earlier, so that you can get a space. It fills up very quickly. Here, women have a separate building, so they can join Jummah prayer without any challenges.
  • Historical masjid in Penang, one of the destination used to be viisited by tourist, there is also tourist information center, and guide who explain to non muslim tourist. The masjid is located in center of georgetown, able to accomodate more than 500 people. Have a small green park with also minaret. Recommended to be visited while travel to Penang,

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