History & background
Zahir Mosque was built in 1912 as Kedah's state mosque. Five symmetrical domes and twin minarets in Mughal-Moorish style make it among the north's most beautiful mosques.
Located near Balai Besar palace — centre of Kedah sovereignty. Design inspired by Pahang's Tajul Makmur and classical Mughal mosques.
Zone KDH01 for Kota Setar and Alor Setar. Langkawi uses zone KDH04 — do not mix timetables.
Highlights
- Five symmetrical domes — Kedah state mosque
- Near Balai Besar royal palace
- Built 1912
- Design inspired by Tajul Makmur
Prayer times for this mosque
Zone KDH01 — Kota Setar & Alor Setar. Langkawi uses a different zone (KDH04).
22-Jun-2026 · Fajr 05:51 · Maghrib 19:36
| Waktu | Masa |
|---|---|
| Imsak | 05:41 |
| Fajr | 05:51 |
| Sunrise | 07:04 |
| Dhuha | 07:31 |
| Dhuhr | 13:23 |
| Asr | 16:49 |
| Maghrib | 19:36 |
| Isha | 20:53 |
Interesting facts
- Five symmetrical domes.
- Built 1912.
- Kedah state mosque.
- Near Balai Besar palace.
- Zone KDH01.
Frequently asked questions
Same zone as Langkawi?
No — Langkawi is KDH04.
When was it built?
1912 — among Malaysia's oldest modern mosques.
State mosque?
Yes — official Kedah state mosque.
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