Kapitan Keling Mosque, Historic mosque in George Town, Malaysia
The mosque features an ochre yellow exterior with a central dome, four minarets, and a series of arched walkways around the main prayer hall.
Built in 1801 by Indian Muslim traders, the mosque was established after Sir George Leith granted land to Captain Cauder Mohudeen of the South Indian community.
The mosque interior follows Islamic design principles with geometric patterns decorating the walls and arches, excluding any human or animal representations.
Located at the intersection of Buckingham Street and Pitt Street, the mosque remains an active religious center serving the Tamil Muslim neighborhood.
The central prayer hall ceiling was doubled in height during the 1930 renovation to improve ventilation and increase natural light penetration.
Location: George Town
Inception: 1801
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
GPS coordinates: 5.41667,100.33739
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:35
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