Masjid Bencoolen

https://masjidbencoolen.org

Founded in 1819, the building was originally attap mosque built by Bencoolen Muslims. The building was later replaced in 1845 by a permanent version built by an Arab merchant, Syed Omar bin Aljunied. In 2001, due to redevelopment of the area, it was demolished for Somerset Bencoolen, a mixed used residential complex. The mosque itself is integrated into the building and opened in 2004.The 194-year-old Masjid was originally built between 1825 and 1828 by Indian-Muslim workers who were brought from India to Bengkulu in Indonesia by the British. The mosque is located in a building which also houses offices and shops. Masjid Bencoolen was last renovated in 2004. The plot surrounding the mosque includes a residential apartment tower and commercial wing.The mosque has very much retained its Indian heritage since its founding. This can be seen in mosque’s official name and signboards. Sermons and religious classes are also offered in Tamil. The mosque is usually crowded during Friday prayers as the office workers from the nearby office blocks gather for the compulsory prayers. The mosque is fully air conditioned. There are ample parking facilities located at the basement of the mosque.

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