Religious Places

Masjid Zahir Alor Setar

Kedah

Religious Places

Masjid Zahir Alor Setar

Kedah

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Overview

Zahir Mosque or also known as Zahrah Mosque is the State Mosque of Kedah . This historic building is located in the middle of the city of Alor Setar . It is also known as the King's Mosque because it is a Royal mosque and is located in the grounds of Istana Pelamin .

The Zahir Mosque is a famous landmark in Alor Setar, with its characteristic black dome - one main dome and five smaller domes, which symbolize the five pillars of Islam.

The inauguration ceremony was performed on Friday, 6 Zulhijjah 1333H ( October 15, 1915 ) by His Majesty the Late Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah . Tunku Mahmud read the Friday sermon while His Majesty Sultan Abdul Hamid Shah led the Friday prayer .

Location

Address

Jalan Kampung Perak, Bandar Alor Setar, 05150 Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia

Contact Information

Phone

+6 047333288

Call

masjidzahirkedah@gmail.com

Website

https://masjid.islam.gov.my/maklumatDetailMS/1/0203026

Social Media

Open

Monday	5:30 AM	To	10:00 PM
Tuesday	5:30 AM	To	10:00 PM
Wednesday	5:30 AM	To	10:00 PM
Thursday	5:30 AM	To	10:00 PM
Friday	5:30 AM	To	10:00 PM
Saturday	5:30 AM	To	10:00 PM
Sunday	5:30 AM	To	10:00 PM

Overview

The Zahir Mosque is a famous landmark in Alor Setar, with its characteristic black dome - one main dome and five smaller domes, which symbolize the five pillars of Islam.