Mosques

Bayan Lepas, a key township on Penang Island, hosts a notable concentration of listed mosques and prayer rooms that serve the local Muslim community. The mapped data reveals prayer places in several distinct areas: in Bayan Baru, Umar Ibnu Al-Khattab Mosque is located on Jalan Mayang Pasir 2; in Sungai Tiram, Masjid Jamek Sungai Tiram (Al-Mustaghfirin) stands on Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah; in Sungai Ara, Masjid Al-Huda is found on Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim; and in Batu Maung, Masjid Umar Abdul Aziz is situated on Jalan Batu Maung. These four mosques are within Bayan Lepas itself, providing accessible prayer options for residents and visitors across the township.

Beyond Bayan Lepas, the surrounding region offers additional prayer places within a 50 km radius. Notable mosques include the historic Kapitan Keling Mosque and Malay Central Mosque in George Town (about 15 km away), the scenic Floating Mosque in Tanjung Bungah (18.9 km), the State Mosque in Air Itam (12.7 km), and Al-Malik Khalid Mosque at Universiti Sains Malaysia (7.6 km). On the mainland, Masjid Al Muhajirin Seberang Jaya (18.6 km), Masjid Daerah Seberang Perai Tengah in Bukit Mertajam (20.4 km), and Masjid Jamek Kubang Semang (25.2 km) extend the prayer-place network. Further afield, Masjid Abdullah Fahim and Masjid At-Taqwa in Kepala Batas, Masjid Al-Huda Kelang Lama in Kulim, and Masjid Sultan Abdul Halim in Sungai Petani are also listed.

This distribution of prayer places across Bayan Lepas and its neighbouring areas—including George Town, Air Itam, Gelugor, Tanjung Bungah, and mainland towns like Perai, Bukit Mertajam, and Kepala Batas—reflects a well-established Muslim presence in the region. Whether you are a resident, a new arrival, a student at USM, or a traveller, the listed mosques and prayer rooms offer convenient options for daily prayers and community connection. The information is based on available mapped records, and users are encouraged to verify details directly with each mosque.

Check the address and distance of each mosque before visiting. Some mosques may have specific prayer times or facilities not listed here. Contact information is not provided; verify details directly with the mosque. Use the map to find the nearest prayer place. Note that some mosques are in neighbouring towns like George Town or Butterworth, so plan your route accordingly.