The Penang Haj Gallery, located in Lebuh Acheh, preserves a rich history of the pilgrimage journey. It also once served as a haj centre and ticketing office for haj ship travel, operating from 1828 until the 1960s. Photo: Bernama
Nestled among the bustling tourist spots in George Town, Penanng - a Unesco World Heritage Site - is an area that once served as a vital hub for Muslims in the region embarking on their haj pilgrimage.
Lebuh Acheh was historically a significant gathering point for haj pilgrims from various regions of the Malay Archipelago, including Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Kelantan, Thailand, Sumatra, and Sulawesi.
