Alwi Mosque

Alwi Mosque (Masjid Alwi) is a historic mosque located in Kangar, the capital of Perlis, Malaysia. Completed in 1933 and named after Raja Syed Alwi Jamalullail, it is noted for its Mughal-inspired architecture featuring domes, minarets and arches. Designated a National Heritage Building, it serves as a principal place of worship and a landmark of Perlis, reflecting the state's Islamic heritage and early 20th-century architectural influences.

Visitors can expect a Mughal-style mosque set in central Kangar with large onion domes, minarets, arched verandas and a spacious prayer hall. The exterior is characterized by grey stone-like finish and symmetrical layout with landscaped grounds. Inside, visitors will find a main prayer hall with columns and mihrab. The mosque remains an active place of worship, so visits are experienced around prayer times with quiet surroundings and views of traditional Islamic architectural details.

Constructed in 1931-1933 during the reign of Raja Syed Alwi Jamalullail, after whom it is named. The mosque was built to serve the growing Muslim community in Kangar and was designed with Mughal architectural influences. It was officially opened in 1933 and later gazetted as a National Heritage Building by the Department of National Heritage in 1988 for its historical and architectural value.

Serves as the main mosque for Kangar and a central place of worship and community gathering for Muslims in Perlis. It represents the Islamic identity of the state and is valued for its architectural heritage and continued religious function.