It is believed that Macau Mosque was built by Muslims who arrived with the Portuguese army.

[2] In 1996, the IAM submitted a redevelopment plan of the mosque to Portuguese Macau government but was not approved.

To accommodate the increasing number of Muslims in Macau, in 2006 the IAM applied for government permission to build a new larger mosque in area adjacent to the current mosque building.

An Islamic center, cheap Halal restaurant, 30-room hostel and classroom and 127-meter high 38-story residential building will also be constructed.

[9] More people visit the mosque on Sunday during their off days due to their tight working schedule in the weekdays or for wedding and during big Islamic festivities, such as Eid al-Adha.