Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre, Islamic center and mosque in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre is a four-storey building covering 1,500 square metres at 105 Nathan Road, with four 11-metre minarets at the corners of its upper terrace. Its facade and paving use white marble, and a crystal chandelier hangs in the central hall. The main prayer hall holds 1,000 people, while the mosque can accommodate up to 3,500.
The original mosque was built in 1896 by the British Army for Indian Muslim troops stationed at Whitfield Barracks. A new structure replaced it in 1984.
The mosque serves as a gathering place for South Asian and Indonesian Muslim communities, hosting regular religious classes and community events that shape local social life. The space reflects the everyday spiritual practices and neighborhood ties of these groups.
The site is located at the intersection of Nathan Road and Haiphong Road beside Kowloon Park, making it easily accessible from public areas. Visitors should check opening hours and dress respectfully before entering.
The mosque's dome was meant to be white marble, but cost forced architect I.A. Curreem to substitute glass mosaic tiles. The main prayer hall holds 1,000 people, while the smaller women's hall above sits under a dome 5 metres across and 9 metres high. Chief imam Mufti Muhammad Arshad has led the mosque since 2001 and preaches in Urdu, English and Arabic.
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