Explore the history and development of Islam in Hong Kong through Kowloon Mosque

Hong Kong is indeed not an Islamic country and the presence of Islam in this country including the minorities. However this does not mean that Islam cannot flourish in a country as the Pearl of The Orient is

One of the forerunner and traces the development of Islam in Hong Kong you can see kala visiting the mosque and Islamic Centre, Kowloon in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Mr Saeed Uddin

Found by Mr Saeed Uddin, Secretary of The Incorporated Under of The Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong, groups of Indonesia journalists who were invited by the Hong Kong Tourism Board also explained about how the history, development, and Islamic religious life in Hong Kong.

"Kowloon Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Hong Kong. The existence of this mosque dates from the arrival of troops from the Middle East countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh are in fact Muslim to this country. They then settled and finally perform the service in this area, "story.

"Then came the Kowloon Mosque with its small size. But in 1974, you start to do a major renovation and expansion that was completed in 1984. Then around year 2005-2006, we're back doing renovations at the mosque's interior by adding offices, library, and an expansion of the right and left wings of the mosque so that we could accommodate 100-150 congregation prayer time. "

Coupled with the increasing expansion of the mosque, Saeed recounted that any Islamic activities here with the community growing. Activities such as conducting seminars, study, or a brief lecture about Islam are often held. The effects of the original citizens of Hong Kong, no matter the more literate with the religion of Islam.

"What we're doing here is not much different from that conducted the Muslims in other countries in General. We routinely deploying Islamic studies and we even feel that the facilities and religious atmosphere that we feel here is better than in other Islamic countries. There is no dispute, no Buffalo argument, and no fuss. Everything is taking place peacefully. Any Government protect us very well. The Muslim community here is very respectful of Government because any Government do the same. "

Just like other Islamic figures in Hong Kong, Saeed pun explained that in addition to supporting the existence of the life of the Islamic community in Hong Kong such as issuing halal certificate on restaurants and places to eat, a Muslim organization in the country also the Mission of the other noble i.e. introduce Islam as a religion of peace and open on anyone from group, religion, or any race rather than busy persuading others to Islam.

"Even during Ramadan, we provide free food to anyone in need regardless of his background.