Malang is home to several historic mosques including the centuries-old Jami Malang Mosque, showcasing traditional Javanese Islamic architecture with its distinctive tiered roof structure. The city has deep Islamic roots dating back to the Singhasari and Majapahit periods, serving as an important center for Islamic learning and culture in East Java. Today, Malang maintains a vibrant Muslim community with numerous Islamic educational institutions and cultural centers preserving Indonesian Islamic heritage.