Malay Central Mosque Lebuh Acheh

Lebuh Acheen Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh, also famously known as Acheen Street Mosque Penang or Acheen Street Malay Mosque is a 19th century mosque. Founded in 1808 by Tengku Syed Hussain Idid, an Acehnese aristocrat of Arab descent who moved to Penang at the invitation of Captain Francis Light, Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh is considered as one of the oldest mosques in Penang. In 1792, Tengku Syed Hussain Idid settled in the area known as Acheen Street (now Lebuh Acheh) and over the years, he turned the settlement into a centre for Islamic studies in Penang as well as an important trading base frequented by Malay and Arab traders. Most of the trading items consists of spices, clothes, jewelleries, perfumes and many more which prospered the town. Due to the large number of people that came with Tengku Syed Hussain Idid, coupled with the influx of Muslims from the archipelago over the years, the Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh was built to serve and facilitate the performance of congregational prayers of the increasing number of Muslims. Following the demise of Tengku Syed Hussain Idid, Acheen Street continued to thrive and it was once referred to as the Second Jeddah due to the congregation of the nearby pilgrims before departing to Mecca by sea. Every year during the Haj season, the Acheen Street will be thronged by pilgrims and their families. Built alongside houses, shops, trading offices and a Madrasah for Quranic Studies, Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh is noteworthy for its Arab-style minaret with an Achehnese roof. Within the compound of Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh, visitors may find the mausoleum of the founder Tengku Syed Hussain Idid which has simple unadorned tombstones covered by a shelter built to shield the grave. Tengku Syed Hussain Idid’s legacy of built heritage can still be found in Lebuh Acheh today. Credit Article to Lexis Suites Penang

Small mosque, old architechure, clean and comfortable women praying section. Walking distance from famous armenian street art. Got Kuliah Maghrib from ustaz, not too crowd.

A small size historical mosque next to Lebuh Aceh, close to the heritage lanes.

In the central heart of the heritage lane. One of the oldest mosques in Penang. Nice serenity and view. Surrounded by a lot of heritage shops and delicious cafes and food stalls. A must visit ..

It was a wonderful experience to attend a friendly, interfaith, multicultural, Iftar celebration organized by AMANAH Deputy President Senator Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusuf Rawa. Pleasant delicacies were presented.

Local mosque for Muslim prayer place@ can be visited by tourist, with appropriate cloth. Very high class and clean public toilet!

Walking along Jln Masjid Kapitan Keling, you will see it emerge at the end of the street, complemented by the streetlights in just the right position, resembling a lighthouse on land at night. The mosque was built in 1808 and was located within a Muslim settlement. Visiting here at night is even more beautiful than during the daytime.

Beautiful old mosque in Penang World Heritage site! Awarded National Heritage Building