Kapitan Keling Mosque

Kapitan Keling Mosque was the first mosque built in Penang. It is also the largest historic mosque standing on the ground of Penang. This mosque is named after the head of Indian Muslim community in the late 1700's.

This mosque is used by the Muslims five times per day, seven days a week. During festival seasons such as Hari Raya Aidil Fitri and Hari Raya Haji, as well as every other Fridays, the mosque is packed with crowds of Muslims, offering their prayers.

There, you can appreciate and ready to be mesmerized by the beauty of the Indian Muslim's architecture. The visiting hours for the mosque is from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm on Saturday to Thursday and on Friday, it is at 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm.

The admission is free and there is a guided tour available running by the Islamic Propagation Society International.

Contact Information

Jalan Kapitan Keling
10450 Pulau Pinang

Tel: 04-264 3494

Getting There

From Penang International Airport, you can take the taxi to Kapitan Keling Mosque directly. The drive will take an estimated time of 30 minutes. The alternate way is to get to Georgetown by Rapid Penang Bus from the Airport. This is most cheaper way to arrive Kapitan Keling Mosque.

A trishaw ride to the Mosque from Georgetown will be interesting, bargain the price before take the ride.

Travel Advice

It is possible at enter the Kapitan Keling Mosque grounds, however, do remember to remove your footwear before you enter the mosque building itself.

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