Good to know
- Tickets
- Free entry
- Time needed
- 20 to 30 minutes
- Best time
- Outside the five daily prayer times
- Getting there
- Walk from the George Town waterfront or take a local bus or trishaw
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Kapitan Keling Mosque questions
Can non-Muslims enter the mosque?
Non-Muslims may view the exterior and courtyard outside prayer times but are not permitted inside the prayer hall.
What should visitors wear to Kapitan Keling Mosque?
Cover shoulders and knees. Robes and headscarves are lent free at the entrance.
When was Kapitan Keling Mosque built?
It was founded in 1801 by Cauder Mohuddeen, the Kapitan Keling, leader of the Indian Muslim community. Much of the current building dates from the early 20th century.
