Shafaqna English- The Acheen Street Mosque, one of Penang’s oldest Islamic landmarks, has opened its doors to the general public for cultural harmony. The historical Mosque also has a sign on its gate welcoming non-Muslims to visit it.
According to mosque committee member Mohd Norhisham Mohd Abdul Kadir, this is a way for them to spread the peaceful teachings of Islam so that non-Muslims can understand the religion better.
“We don’t want people to misunderstand us so our doors are always open to everyone, for them to better understand Islam and the beauty of our religion,” he said.
He said during Ramadhan, they will have a harmony iftar by inviting leaders from other communities including priests from the churches in George Town and members from the Chinese kongsi and temples.
He said it is a way to promote harmony among the communities in the heritage city while also encouraging better understanding among different religious groups and cultures.
“It is why we have a signboard that welcomes non-Muslims to visit our mosque,” he said. He added the Mosque is open to visitors as long as it is not during prayer times and visitors are only required to dress appropriately if they want to enter.
Source: malaymail