Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre with its white marble domes, Tsim Sha Tsui

Religious site · Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre

Hong Kong's largest mosque, a white marble landmark on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui

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Discover Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre

Set back from the bustle of Nathan Road beside Kowloon Park, the Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre is a calm white marble landmark in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui. With its central dome and four minarets, it is the main mosque in Kowloon and the largest in Hong Kong, a religious centre for Muslims from many backgrounds living in and visiting the city.

For Muslim travellers, the mosque is a convenient place for the five daily prayers and Jumu'ah, just minutes from the hotels and shops of Tsim Sha Tsui. During Ramadan it serves Iftar daily to large congregations. Non-Muslim groups can arrange visits through the mosque's published application process, which offers a respectful introduction to Islam in Hong Kong.

Don’t miss

01White marble facade with a central dome and four minarets
02Three prayer halls with capacity for up to 3,500 worshippers
03Large congregations for Jumu'ah and Eid prayers
04Daily Iftar during Ramadan for around 2,000-2,500 people, according to the mosque's trustees
05Library, madrassas and a community hall serving Hong Kong's Muslim community

History & culture

The story of Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre

Muslim soldiers of the Hong Kong Regiment first set up a place of worship at the Whitfield Barracks between Austin Road and Nathan Road. The first mosque on Nathan Road was built in 1896, and its renovation was completed in 1902. It served the community for more than 80 years.

In the 1970s, construction of the MTR beside the site caused serious damage, and the building was declared dangerous in 1978. The old mosque was demolished in 1980, and construction of the present building, designed by architect I. M. Kadri, began in 1981. The new mosque opened for daily prayers on Friday 11 May 1984. A renovation in 2004-2005 added madrassas, offices and a large kitchen. The mosque is managed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong.

Local life & traditions

The mosque is a focal point for Hong Kong's Muslim community and a gathering place for worshippers from many nationalities. It offers Quran classes in Arabic, English and Urdu and courses introducing Islam to non-Muslims. Fridays and Eid bring the largest congregations, and the mosque also hosts lectures that introduce Islamic culture to the wider public.

Things to do

Experience it like a local

Muslim travellers can join the daily prayers or Friday Jumu'ah; check the prayer times published by the Incorporated Trustees before you go. Outside prayer times, the mosque's setting beside Kowloon Park makes a peaceful break from Nathan Road.

Non-Muslim visitors should note that the published visit process is for organisations, schools, colleges and universities, who apply in writing with a visit form. Individual travellers can appreciate the architecture respectfully from outside, and may contact the mosque office directly to ask about visiting.

When to go

The mosque is open for prayers throughout the year. Ramadan brings a special atmosphere, with nightly Taraweeh prayers and daily Iftar, while Fridays around midday are the busiest time. Non-Muslim groups should avoid prayer times and Fridays when arranging a visit. October to March is the most comfortable season for exploring Tsim Sha Tsui on foot.

Plan your visit

Verified information

Address: 105 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Source: islamictrusthk.org ↗
Managing body: The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong Source: islamictrusthk.org ↗
Opened: Present building opened for daily prayers on 11 May 1984; first mosque on the site built in 1896 Source: islamictrusthk.org ↗
Capacity: Up to 3,500 worshippers in three prayer halls Source: islamictrusthk.org ↗
Visits (as published): Visit applications are for organisations, schools, colleges and universities, by signed form; visitors must be properly dressed; visits for commercial or political purposes are prohibited; free of charge, donations appreciated Source: islamictrusthk.org ↗
Contact: Tel +852 2724 0095; email kowloonmosque [at] gmail.com Source: islamictrusthk.org ↗

Checked against the sources on 27 October 2026. Opening times and fees can change — confirm before you go.

Travel tips

Dress modestly: long trousers or skirts and covered shoulders; women should bring a headscarf
Remove shoes before entering prayer areas and keep voices low
Avoid visiting as a sightseer during the five daily prayers and Friday Jumu'ah
Ask permission before taking photographs, and do not photograph worshippers
Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station is a few minutes' walk away; Exit A1 is commonly used

General guidance from our specialists, not official information.

Around Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre: food, markets & places to stay

Kowloon Park is right next door, and the shops, hotels and restaurants of Nathan Road and Tsim Sha Tsui surround the mosque. The Hong Kong Tourism Board's Muslim travel guide lists several halal-certified options nearby, including Lady 13 Kitchen on Prat Avenue, Marouf & Puff Bake on Humphreys Avenue, Mr. BBQ on Austin Road and halal Cantonese menus at Cuisine Cuisine in The Mira (advance notice required). The Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and Avenue of Stars are about 10 minutes' walk south.