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Jalan Kampung Melayu, Ayer Itam, Penang, Malaysia

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Sheikh Omar Basheer Mausoleum is the largest Muslim mausoleum in Penang. It lies tucked in the deep recess of Jalan Kampung Melayu in Ayer Itam, and was built in honour of Sheikh Omar Basheer, a famous Naqshabandiah Sufi teacher, imam of the Acheen Street Mosque, and a prominent figure within the Muslim community in the late 19th century.



The whitewashed Sheikh Omar Basheer Mausoleum at Jalan Kampung Melayu, Ayer Itam, Penang.


Originally stayed at 69 Acheen Street, Sheikh Omar Basheer moved to the Malay settlement of Kampung Melayu (literally Malay village) at the invitation of his student Syed Hassan Al-Haru, who founded the Air Itam Mosque.

Sheikh Omar died in 1881 and was buried beside his house in Kampung Melayu. His son Sheikh Zachariah, who was the Mufti of Penang as well as the first Muslim Justice of Peace in the Straits Settlements, erected the mausoleum in his father's honour. He imported labourers from India to complete the job.

When Sheikh Zachariah himself passed away, he was also buried in the mausoleum. His son, Haji Fathil Basheer, also made Justice of Peace, was a trustee of the Acheen Street Mosque as well as the first Secretary of the Muslim Religious Council.

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    • How to go to Sheikh Omar Basheer Mausoleum

    Sheikh Omar Basheer Mausoleum is located in Kampung Melayu, Ayer Itam (@ Air Itam). Going along Jalan Air Itam from the direction of Chung Ling High School to Kek Lok Si Temple, turn left into Jalan Kampung Melayu. Drive on until the road crosses a river (Sungai Air Itam). Look to your right and look for a lane. You will see the Sheikh Omar Basheer Mausoleum on the left side of the lane, visible from Jalan Kampung Melayu.






    Rear view of Sheikh Omar Basheer Mausoleum.



    Front side of Sheikh Omar Basheer Mausoleum with entrance way.



    Sheikh Omar Basheer Mausoleum, as seen from the side.


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