Heritage

Jamia Mosque

The first mosque in Hong Kong, the Jamia Masjid was expanded in 1915, bearing witness to the growth of the Muslim community in Hong Kong. A historically significant building, the mosque is built in a rectangular shape with concrete and bricks, with an arched main entrance  and Arabic-style arched windows. Its Qibla is located in the west side of the mosque, facing the birthplace of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca. The Jamia Masjid is rich with the signature architectural features of Islamic mosques, and is a Declared monument. To this day, it remains a place of worship and an important place of gathering for the Muslim community in Hong Kong.

Photos courtesy of Hiuman Lam

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LOCATION
30 Shelly Street, Central, Hong Kong

How to get there?

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GUIDED TOURS
Date: 29 Nov 2025 (Sat)
Time:
Session 1: 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM
Session 2: 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM

Language: Cantonese and English
Led by: Archery Wong (Architect) and Chief Imam of Hong Kong

SPECIAL NOTES

  • Visitors should not wear short-sleeved shirts or shorts. It is recommended to cover one’s hair with a headscarf and avoid having hair loose.
  • When entering the mosque, please remove your shoes according to custom and enter barefoot.
  • Visitors are required to observe Islamic customs while inside the mosque. Please do not damage any part of the building or its contents, and keep your voice low to show respect.

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REMARKS
Participants who join this tour will be deemed to have read and understood the Notes to Participant and Adverse Weather Arrangements.


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