Sultan Mosque

Sultan Mosque

Sultan Mosque is located on Telok Ayer Street, at the heart of Chinatown, and was first built in 1827 as a mosque for the Tamil Muslim community from southern India. The current mosque was constructed between 1850 and 1855 and is one of the oldest mosques in Singapore. It was gazetted as a national monument in 1974.

Built with bricks and featuring a simple structure, Sultan Mosque has two tall octagonal minarets standing at either end of its main entrance, topped with crescent moons and stars. Prior to 1986, it had only one level; after restoration, it was expanded to two levels, with the main prayer hall enlarged, additional galleries added in the courtyard, and a large roof installed. The interior is known for its French-style windows that blend fan-shaped designs with stained glass beautifully. The mosque also houses distinctive paintings from the 1850s, created by renowned artists, which are truly captivating.

After restoration and expansion, Sultan Mosque can now accommodate up to 900 worshippers at once—five times its original capacity—and has become a popular destination.

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Must-visit reason: One of the oldest mosques in Singapore

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia 【Asia】