Mosques in Singapore

There is some magnificent Muslim architecture in Singapore. All of them are worth seeing. You may not be Islamic, but you can always visit a mosque and enjoy its beauty.

Hajah Fatimah Mosque: Hajah Fatimah Mosque is located at 4001 Beach Road which was built in 1846. It is named after its benefactor. She was a woman from the Malaysian state of Malacca. She was married a rich Bugis Sultan. The mosque displays a distinctly British architecture. A sign of Royalty is present everywhere.

Sultan Mosque: Sultan Mosque is the biggest mosque in Singapore. This is situated at North Bridge Road, which is near the ethnic quarter of Arab Street. It was originally built in 1825 with a SGD 3000 grants from Stamford Raffles. Stamford Raffles was the modern founder of Singapore and the East India Company.

The original structure was different but in the year 1928, the original structure was replaced by the current mosque. This was designed by Denis Santry. The Sultan Mosque has a large prayer hall and a massive golden dome.


Abdul Gaffoor Mosque: This Abdul Gaffoor Mosque is situated at 41 Dunlop Street. This attractive little mosque was built in 1910 which houses a display of the family tree of the Muslim prophets. Many people gather there and offer their prayer to God.