Prominent Mosques of Penang: The Enclave of George Town
By Nidhal Rawa
June 2018 FEATURE
We begin a series where we take a quick look at these religious centres that are so central to Muslim daily life in the state.Apart from being important places of worship, mosques function as points of orientation in time and space for Muslims. They are places where social ties, religious learning, and akad nikah take place. They are also where Muslims gather during festivals like Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Aidiladha.Penang has more old, historic mosques than may be immediately obvious...
Nidhal Rawa
is just an ordinary man who works as an analyst at Penang Institute. He is inspired by the unique diversity of cultures that exist in Penang.
