Masjid Jamek Rawana, Penang - 1801

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(Masjid Jamek Rawana, Penang)

5.40995 100.31583
05°24′35.82″N 100°18′56.99″E

Masjid Jamek Rawana is an old Indian Muslim mosque at the junction of Perak Road and Jalan P. Ramlee. It is located a short distance away from Masjid Khan Muhammad. It is considered as one of the oldest mosques in Penang. 

(A double storey mosque)

(A beautiful old mosque)

(Arches in the main prayer hall)

Very little is known about the history of Jamek Rawana Mosque. It believed to be established in the 19th century, when Indian traders come up Sungai Pinang by sampan and disembarked there to trade with the locals.

The Rawana Mosque was recently flooded which caused the loss of furniture, carpets and prayer mats.

(The back of the mosque)

(Old grave yard)

(A peek at the graves)

(Old graves brightly painted)