Sheikh Adam's Mosque (Ipoh)

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Sheikh Adam's Mosque
Jalan S.P. Seenivasagam
30000 Ipoh, Perak
Malaysia

This mosque was built by Sheikh Adam Mohammad Ghaus, a wealthy trader from India who decided to call Ipoh home in 1900. Sheikh Adam owned ice factory in Ipoh, the sole supplier of ice at that time. With his wealth, he decided to built this mosque following a minor dispute with Muslims in the local Malay community. This "Chitya Indian" or Moghul styled mosque was completed in 1908 at a cost of $500,000.

The mosque was built in reflection of Moghul architecture by Indian workmen. Square in plan, it has verandahs on three sides with scalloped archways inspired by the Chitty architectural style of South India. A single pyramidal roof caps the prayer hall, and there are two minarets. A square gateway leads into the compound. Today it serves roughly 800 devotees for Friday prayers every week. The mosque was also known as "Town Padang Mosque".