Kapitan Keling Mosque
Masjid Kapitan Keling
A mosque built by the Indian Muslim community in the 19th century. Its golden dome and Moorish arches make it the most eye-catching building on Harmony Street in George Town.
Kapitan Keling Mosque was built in the early 19th century under the leadership of an Indian Muslim merchant leader known as the kapitan. The existing structure blends Indo-Mughal and Moorish styles, with yellow-white walls, a golden dome and minarets. The street it stands on, Lebuh Armenian, is known as Harmony Street, and the same street is home to the Kuan Yin Teng temple, St. George's Church and the Mariamman Hindu Temple. Visitors can enter for free outside prayer times. Robes and headscarves are provided at the entrance, and shoes must be removed. The mosque is closed to visitors during Friday midday prayers.
Opening hours
Open outside service times
Nearby sights
- George Town UNESCO Heritage Zone
- Penang Street Art – Armenian Street
- Sun Yat-sen Museum Penang
- Little India, George Town
- Kuan Yin Teng (Goddess of Mercy Temple)
- Khoo Kongsi
- Chulia Street & Love Lane
- St. George's Church