LEBUH ACHEH MALAY MOSQUE REVISITED

     16TH DECEMBER 2022   ~ The mosque was within walking distance from the hotel where I was staying. I had been here the first time I went to Penang, about 5 years ago so I knew my way quite well.

I was at Lebuh Acheh Malay Mosque to perform my Friday prayer. Located in the touristy spot of Armenian Street, I was expecting more people coming there.There was still a lot of space for when it was time to perform the prayer.

The mosque was said to be the oldest mosque in Penang, built in 1808. I am yet to check on this fact as I saw another mosque which claimed to be the oldest mosque on the island too.

I was glad to be back here again but who knows, maybe there will be another time visiting this holy building.

MY PENANG GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE: HAJI CENDOL

24th MARCH 2018 ~ I had spotted this "cendol" stall on the first day I was in town and managed to try the dessert the day after. It was stationed beside Lebuh Acheh Mosque and should no be difficult to find.

If you want to escape the tropical heat while enjoying your cold bowl of "cendol", you could sit inside the small restaurant at the back.

It was good and the taste was more Malay-ish, if compared to the Teochew Cendol I had the day before. The coconut milk was thicker, creamier and sweeter. Should be something you would crave for after walking around the city on a very hot day.

MASJID MELAYU (JAMEK) LEBUH ACHEH, GEORGETOWN

17th MARCH 2018 ~ After passing by the mosque which was located near to the hotel where I was staying a few times, I finally stopped to perform my prayers. The mosque was built by early migrants from Acheh in 1792, and the building is now declared as a heritage site.

It was just a small mosque but it was well-maintained and looked after. Definitely one place where one could worship the Almighty peacefully - without all the fancy decorations adorning the wall which could cause distractions at times.