Malaysia - Penang - Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town

My postcard collections of Masjid Kapitan Keling, a famous Indian Muslim mosque, in the UNESCO World Heritage zone of George Town, Penang island, Malaysia. If you have other postcards of this iconic mosque, please send to me or swap with me - thanks.

Postcard 1
10.3x15.2cm. Publisher: S.A. Majeed. Copyright Ahmad Yusni.
"Fascinating Penang - Kapitan Keling Mosque was built in the early 19th century, a fine example of Islamic architecture with Indian influence."





Postcard 2
15.2x11.4cm. Publisher: S. Abdul Majeed and Co.
"The Kapitan Keling mosque was constructed in 1800 with Indian Islamic architectural influence. It is the main house of prayers for people dwelling and working around its vicinity."



Postcard 3
15.2 x 11.5 cm. Publisher: S. Abdul Majeed & Co Pg.
"Malaysia - Penang island". Note the darker biege color of the domes.






Postcard 4
17x12 cm. Publisher: YACINE Collection. Photo: Ng Tien Khuan
"Malaysia - Constructed around the year 1800, the famous Kapitan Keling Mosque in Georgetown, Penang remained the Indian-Islamic haven of worship." The license plate of the car is "PW5540?" an indicator of the year photo is taken.






Postcard 5
17x12cm. Photo: Cool Gallery Sdn Bhd
"Kapitan Keling Mosque, Penang". Grey color domes and construction of cobbled road and pavement indicates the year of photograph. The cobbled road has since been removed and retarred.

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