Merdeka Special - 3 Religions Street

The street of harmony

But it has also been dubbed the Street of Harmony because you will find the Kuan Yin Teng (Kuan Yin Temple) and the Sri Mahamariamman Temple here. All three major religions are represented in one street.

Masjid Kapitan Keling itself dates back to the 19th century.

Itwas built by IndianMuslim settlers, who named it after their headman, Cauder Mohideen.

And the Kuan Yin Teng, which is just a stone’s throw away, is the oldest Chinese temple on the island.

Looking at the two pictures — one taken in the 1950s and the other just a week ago — you will notice that the street has not undergone any major changes.

Although more shophouses have come up around the original ones, the street’s character remains largely intact.