Acheen St Mosque

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Built in 1808 by a wealthy Arab trader, the Acheen St Mosque was the focal point for the Malay and Arab traders in this quarter – the oldest Malay kampung (village) in George Town. It’s unusual for its Egyptian-style minaret – most Malay mosques have Moorish minarets.

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