Acheen Street Mosque

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: On Lebuh Acheh in the heart of the heritage zone.
• Nearby: A short walk from Khoo Kongsi and Armenian Street.
• Visiting: Dress modestly; visitors are welcome outside prayer times.

The story of the Acheen Street Mosque

The Acheen Street Malay Mosque was built in 1808 by Tengku Syed Hussain Aidid, a wealthy merchant prince from Aceh in Sumatra. It was the centre of a thriving Malay and Arab trading community.

Its minaret, with round porthole-like openings, is unusual in Malaysia. For decades, pilgrims from the region gathered here before sailing to Mecca, earning the area the nickname "Second Jeddah".

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Tips before you go

• Dress modestly.
• Combine it with Armenian Street's street art and Khoo Kongsi nearby.
• Remove shoes before entering the prayer hall.

What's around the Acheen Street Mosque

• Khoo KongsiChinese clan temple.
• Armenian StreetFamous street art.
• Syed Alatas MansionHistoric merchant house.
• Kapitan Keling MosqueGeorge Town's main historic mosque.

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