Kampung Hulu Mosque


Kampung Hulu Mosque is a mosque in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. It is the oldest mosque in Malacca and among the oldest in the country.
The mosque is situated in Kampong Hulu.

History

The mosque was originally built around the year 1720–1728. It underwent renovation in 1892.

Architecture

The architectural design of the mosque is a cross between local
Malakka Malay, Sumateran, and Sini. The minaret, ablution pool and entrance arch were built at the same time with the main building. The minaret resembles a pagoda with the style of "Balai Nobat Melayu". A ancient cemetery lies next to the mosque in where some notable preachers and missionaries are buried.