Kapitan Keling Mosque was built by Penang’s first Indian Muslim settlers way back in 1801. The mosque’s domes are yellow, which is a typical Indian-influenced design and has a single minaret. It is located at the junction of Lebuh Pitt and Lebuh Buckingham.

The Kapitan Kling Mosque is one of the oldest and the largest on Penang. In 1801, Sir George Leith, then Lieutenant Governor of Penang, granted the Muslims a 7ha piece of land for religious purposes. Cauder Mohhidden, the Kapitan of the Indian Muslim, was credited with the founding of the mosque that was subsequently named after him.

The first people who came from India to Penang were Muslims and settled down near Pitt Street an Chulia Street. They had their Kapitan Kling Mosque. The first Arab traders settled down near Armenian Street and that became their Muslim enclave. They founded the Acheen Street Malay Mosque in 1808.

Opening hours : 
8.30am - 7.00pm

Getting there

It takes 5 minutes drive from George Town city centre.

Tips:
Try the Nasi Kandar (local indian muslim) delicacies near to the building.  

Address:
Kapitan Keling Mosque
Jalan Kapitan Keling
10450 Pulau Pinang

GPS:
5.416584, 100.337541

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