Hazrat Syed Shahul Hamid

 George Town,Penang, Malaysia

History

The Nagore shrine stands at the northeast corner of Chulia and King Streets. It was constructed in the early 1800s by South Indian emigrants in honor of Syed Shahul Hamid, a Muslim saint who lived in Nagore in the 13th century. The shrine is still the center of religious observances, feast days, and events by Tamil Muslims whose ancestors hailed from Tanjore, India. Interestingly, the west side of the shrine contains two built-in shops which one guidebook says are occupied by songkok (Muslim headwear) makers. However, it appears that jewelers now currently occupy these shops.

Additional Info

There is also a Nagore shrine in Singapore dating from the early 19th century with a similar facade (minus the dome).

  How to Reach: The shrine is around 18 km from Penang International Airport. Railway Station Bukit Mertajam is about 26 km. You can take the bus to Chulia Street, or simply walk from the Weld Quay Ferry & Bus Terminal. If going there on foot from the bus terminal, take the pedestrian bridge to cross Weld Quay, then turn left and follow Weld Quay until the junction of Chulia Street Ghaut on your right. Take Chulia Street Ghaut, which becomes Chulia Street after the intersection with Beach Street. You will arrive at Nagore Durgha Sheriff on your right, at the junction with King Street.,

Nearest City : George Town
Nearest Bus Stop : Mydin wholesale, Chulia street
Nearest Airport : Penang International Airport
Nearest Railway Station : Railway Station Bukit Mertajam
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