The History of Mukim Lekir in Sitiawan

The Mukim Lekir area is believed to have existed for hundreds of years. It is considered one of the earliest settlements in the state of Perak. According to local elders, Mukim Lekir was first explored in 1798, led by Haji Ahmad Haji Laji, better known as Tok Gandah among the local community.

According to legend, the name Lekir originates from a type of flowering plant that once grew abundantly in the village area. Lekir was also once famous for its prominence as a trading center and port in Dinding, now better known as Manjung. After Tanah Melayu achieved independence, trading and port activities gradually shifted to the areas of

Tanah Merah, now known as Lumut,

and Simpang Empat,

Sitiawan

. The fame of the Dinding district port gradually faded due to the changing times.

Masjid Al-Rahmaniah, located at Batu 8 Lekir, Sitiawan, is one of the mosques in the Manjung District, Mukim Lekir. Historical remnants still preserved in Lekir, particularly in the mosque courtyard, include the Lekir Foundation Stone. There are also records commemorating the date of Tanah Melayu's independence from British rule on August 31, 1957.

The original mosque building collapsed during the

great flood that hit Perak in 1926

. Subsequently, a new mosque was built, and to this day, it plays a major role in religious outreach around Lekir, being recognized as the oldest mosque in Mukim Lekir. Religious lectures are held every night to fulfill religious obligations and promote the glory of Islam, ensuring that the requirements of Allah's Sharia are met by all residents of Mukim Lekir.