Jamae Mosque

Jamae Mosque

Jamae Mosque is situated near Chinatown in Singapore’s central business district. Constructed in 1826, it is one of the oldest mosques in Singapore, built by Tamil Muslim traders from southern India. Though they came mainly for commerce and money exchange, they managed to establish three mosques in a brief span of time, and Jamae Mosque was the very first of these.

Jamae Mosque consists of a porch, a main prayer hall, auxiliary prayer halls, and a shrine. Its overall design is quite unique, blending Eastern and Western architectural elements, predominantly in an eclectic style. The entrance features a typical South Indian style with two tall octagonal domed minarets. However, the two prayer halls and the shrine showcase neoclassical architecture, represented by the 19th-century colonial architect George Coleman. Thanks to its distinctive appearance, Jamae Mosque has become a popular subject for photographers and has appeared on postcards since the 19th century.

As a witness to history, Jamae Mosque reflects the harmonious coexistence and integration of Singapore’s multi-ethnic communities. It was officially gazetted as a national monument on November 29, 1974, and has since become a must-visit attraction for travelers in Singapore.

Masjid Jamae

Why you should go: One of the oldest mosques in Singapore