Jamia Mosque — Attraction in Hong Kong

This is the first mosque in Hong Kong. According to the official records at Antiquities and Monuments Office the Muslim Mosque known as Lascar temple was built in 1849. All other records pertaining to the Mosque were destroyed during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong during World War II (1939-1945). However, it is a fact that Muslim troops of the Indian Army, forming a large portion of Hong Kong’s garrison, arrived in Hong Kong in 1842. Some Muslim businessmen from India, Shanghai and other areas arrived soon afterwards.

An indenture note issued by the Supreme Court of Hong Kong on 23rd September, 1850 states that the Jamia Mosque land was officially registered in 1850 and the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund also formed in 1850 became its management organization.

The Mosque is of rectangular shape with an arched main entrance and arched windows of Arabic style on all sides. Extension of the Mosque took place in 1915, and the pillar...

Jamia Mosque located at Mid-level, and it's the oldest mosque in Hong Kong. The building has a long history and the mosque is well maintained. The mosque is right next to the escalator, it's easy to reach and there is not much to walk here. However, as there are stairs in their front gate, wheelchairs may not be accessible. You are not allowed to enter the mosque without approval, but you are free to walk around outside. Prayers here are so friendly, but try not to disturb the prayers...

Here you will find a delightful Neoclassical mosque nestling in a rustic, although rather rundown, enclave at the top of a meandering stone staircase.

Apart from the mosque itself, with its quaint minarets, there are a number of other buildings around. What is surprising is the amount of open space there is. The mature vegetation also keeps the noise of the city at bay, which makes it a good place for...