Masjid Malabar, Islamic mosque in Kampong Glam district, Singapore.
Masjid Malabar is a mosque in Singapore distinguished by its golden onion dome topped with a crescent and star symbol, paired with an octagonal minaret tower at the Victoria Street junction. The structure features blue and white tile work across its exterior, while the interior prayer hall is designed to accommodate many worshippers.
A cemetery on this site served the Malabar Muslim community from 1819 until the current mosque was built in 1963. The new building replaced the earlier place of worship that had occupied the same location.
The mosque serves as a gathering place for the Malabar Muslim community and their descendants, who brought Kerala traditions to Singapore and maintained them for generations. Walking through the prayer hall, you notice how the space brings together worshippers who share this particular heritage and history.
The site is open daily for visitors and includes separate facilities for ritual washing before prayer and dedicated prayer areas. Guests should be prepared to remove their shoes and wear modest clothing when entering the prayer spaces.
During renovations in the 1990s, decorative blue and white tiles in a lapis lazuli style were applied to the exterior walls. These distinctive tiles create a visually striking pattern that sets the building apart from its neighbors in the area.
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