Menara Jam Besar (Alor Setar Clocktower)

Menara Jam Besar (Alor Setar Clocktower) (2 August, 2015)


Menara Jam Besar (GPS: 6.12118, 100.36589), or the Big Clocktower, is a clocktower in the centre of Alor Setar, Kedah. It was erected for the purpose of summoning Muslims to prayer. In the olden days, the clock would ring when it was prayer time. This prompted the beating of gongs in the Balai Nobat across the road. The Menara Jam Besar was built around the same time as the Masjid Zahir.

How to go to Menara Jam Besar

Menara Jam Besar is located along Jalan Pekan Melayu, across the road from Balai Nobat, in the middle of the city of Alor Star.

Menara Jam Besar is on the Map of Alor Setar

Alor Setar Clocktower (2 August, 2015)


Menara Jam Besar (Alor Setar Clocktower) (2 August, 2015)

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