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Kapitan Keling Mosque |
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The Kapitan
Keling Mosque was first erected by the troops of the
East India Company who were some of Penang's first
Muslim settlers, in the late 1700s. Several years later,
the growing Indian Muslim community required a more
permanent mosque. In 1801, the community, led by their
leader, Cauder Mydin Merican or also referred to as 'Kapitan
Keling', was granted with an 18-acre lot. Made of brick,
the original mosque was a single-storey structure, but
over the years, the mosque has seen plenty of renovation
works.
Surrounded
by a low wall, this white-washed mosque is adorned with
yellow Moghul-style domes and turrets. A madrassah (a
place where religious classes are held) can also be
found within the mosque's compound. The tall minaret,
once used by the muezzin to deliver his call to prayers,
is located on the corner of Buckingham and Pitt Street.
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Key Tips
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Visitors are welcome into the Kapitan Keling Mosque
grounds. However, do remember to remove your
footwear and wear modest clothing before you enter
the mosque building.
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How
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By Foot or Taxi
Kapitan Keling Mosque is on Jalan Masjid Kapitan Kling (Lebuh
Pitt) in between Lebuh Chulia and Jalan Buckingham.
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Who
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For more
information, please contact the Penang Tourist
Information Centre Tel: +604 264 3494 / 263 4941
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Accommodation Overview |
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Penang has
long been a popular stopover on the traveller's trail
and, as such, a wide range of accommodation is
available, from basic backpacker's hostels to 5-star
hotels. |
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