Dawoodi Bohra Islamic Cemetery
Dawoodi Bohra Islamic Cemetery is the cemetery of a small Indian Muslim community in Penang. The Dawoodi Bohra is a branch of the Mustali subsect of the Ismaili Shia Islam. This is a school of Islam that flourished in India, even though it traces its origin to Yemen.
The Dawoodi Bohra Islamic Cemetery is located along Jalan Perak, across the road from Masjid Wan Chik Ariffin. There are over forty graves in this cemetery. The design of the tombstones are very different from those of the Malays. They are mostly plain, and are similar to the tombstones found in India.
Getting there
The Dawoodi Bohra Islamic Cemetery is located along Jalan Perak. Rapid Penang bus no. 11 passes near it.
Nearby Sights
P. Ramlee's Birth House
City Stadium
Japanese Cemetery
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Dawoodi Bohra Islamic Cemetery (8 January 2008)
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Dawoodi Bohra Islamic Cemetery Location Map
Closer view of the graves at Dawoodi Bohra Islamic Cemetery (19 February 2005)
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Aerial view of Dawoodi Bohra Islamic Cemetery (19 February 2005)
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