Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka, Islamic temple near Singapore River, Singapore
Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka is a mosque near Singapore River designed with open sides, supporting white pillars, and a red-tiled sloping roof. A minaret topped with a golden dome rises from the structure and marks the skyline.
The mosque was established in 1820 by the Aljunied family as a wooden prayer house. It was rebuilt in brick form in 1855, becoming a permanent structure for the local community.
The mosque serves as a gathering place for Malays, Jawi Peranakans, and Muslim migrants from Arab countries and Indonesia. It functions as a social hub where different Muslim communities meet and share their traditions together.
The building is located on Keng Cheow Street, accessible from Havelock Road, and has capacity for around 500 people. It is easily reached on foot and draws visitors mainly from nearby office workers in the central business district.
The National Heritage Board recognized this site as the 59th historic monument in Singapore in 2001. This designation reflects its importance as one of the city's oldest prayer houses.
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