Zahir Mosque

• Built in 1912, Zahir Mosque is among Malaysia’s oldest mosques.
• Serves as Kedah's state mosque.
• Locals often come to pray at this mosque due to its status as state mosque.

What can you find there?

• Admire the grand Malay-Islamic architecture that becomes the soul of this mosque.
• Take a closer look at the main dome situated northeast of the mosque.
• Explore the five domes at this mosque that represent five pillars of Islam.

How to get to the Zahir Mosque?

Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia.

• You can depart from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar with Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad.

More information about Zahir Mosque

• This was once the burial site of Kedah warriors who died when defending Kedah from Siamese soldiers in 1821.
• Zahir Mosque currently serves as the venue of yearly Koran reading competition.