DDHK. ORG – Built in 1840 Jamia Mosque was the first mosque to be established in Hong Kong. Mosque oldest in Hong Kong it has a charm with a very thick arabian style.
This can be seen from its charming architecture. Another uniqueness is the main door of the mosque which is square and curved on each side.
When entering the mosque gate, there are stairs leading to the mosque. On the walls are written traces of history that the laying of the first stone for the foundation of the mosque was carried out in 1915.
Located at 30 Shelley Street, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong, this mosque can be reached using the MTR and get off at Central Station.
On Sundays, some Indonesian migrant workers also spend time in this mosque to worship and conduct religious activities. Jamia Central Mosque is also always the first visit during the event religious tourism from mosque to mosque organized by tour and travel agents.
Cultural Monument
The mosque, which was built around 1915, was designated by the Hong Kong government as a cultural monument.
With features such as a minaret crowned with a dome and decorated with finials, as well as pointed multifoil arches on the foyer and entrance, further enhance the appearance of this one mosque.
"The Jamia Mosque has a significant history as it has witnessed the growth of the Muslim community in Hong Kong," read a government statement quoted in News RTHK, Friday (20/5/2022).
Until now, Jamia Mosque is still used as a place of worship, as well as an important meeting for local Muslims.
Protected Mosque
The Hong Kong Jamia Mosque is even protected as a grade 1 building for buildings protected by the Hong Kong government.
The location is very unique because we have to go up the mid level escalator which is the longest outdoor escalator in the world.
To get to this mosque, you can from the central MTR station and then head southwest across several roads to the mid level escalator.
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