Part of the newspaper cutting declaring Ramadan in 1943HUMBLE BEGINNINGSThis immediately brings to mind the oldest mosque in Penang, Masjid Kapitan Keling. Located strategically at the corner of Lebuh Buckingham and another road that bears its name, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, this prominent Islamic centre originated from humble beginnings. One was on the present site of Masjid Kapitan Keling, while the other was located at the end of Queen Street. As a result, Basheer brought the Masjid Melayu cannon to Masjid Kapitan Keling and promptly fired it to declare the end of Ramadan. It reported that Friday prayers only resumed at Masjid Kapitan Keling during the onset of Ramadan which fell on Sept 4, 1942.

Source: New Strait Times May 20, 2018 00:00 UTC