Sultan Mosque

The Sultan Mosque, also known as Masjid Sultan, is located in Singapore’s historic Kampong Gelam district and is a must-see for visitors.
It is one of Singapore’s most impressive religious buildings and a prominent mosque in the country.

The mosque was built in 1824 for Sultan Hussein Shah, the first sultan of Singapore, with a single-storey building and a double-tiered roof.
Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore, contributed S$3,000 to its construction.

In 1932, the old mosque was in dire need of repair and was rebuilt by Denis Santry from Swan and Maclaren, Singapore’s oldest architectural firm.
During its reconstruction, North Bridge Road was forced to bend around the mosque as it was extended beyond Arab Street.

The onion-shaped domes of the mosque have glass bottle ends decorating their bases.
The glass bottles were donated by lower-income Muslims during the mosque’s construction, so everyone could contribute.

The mosque was gazetted as a national monument in 1975 and has been a focal point for the Muslim community for a long time.
During Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, visitors can check out the night market in the area and its many food stalls.

Visitors can join the mosque’s informative guided tours, which are available in English, Malay, Chinese, and even Japanese.

Entrance: Visitors must enter via Gate 5 facing Bussorah Street.
Dress Code: Proper attire is required, and robes are available at the mosque counter on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternatively, visitors must abide by the following dress code:
- Male: Sleeved tops and long pants
- Female: Long-sleeved tops with no cleavage and bottoms down to the ankle
- Students: Sleeved tops and track pants
- Restrictions: Clothes must not be see-through.
Footwear and Cleanliness: Visitors must remove their footwear and observe strict cleanliness.
Respect and Silence: Visitors must show respect and maintain silence.
Restricted Areas: Visitors are not allowed to enter the Main Prayer Hall and 2nd Floor Prayer Hall unless accompanied by a mosque official.
Photography and Video: Photography without flash is allowed, but approval is required for video recording.
Belongings: Visitors must keep their belongings with them at all times.
Questions: In case of doubt, visitors should approach the counter staff on duty.

By Bus:

North Bridge Rd: Bus No: 7, 32, 51, 61, 63, 80, 145, 197, 175 & 648
Victoria Street: Bus No: 2, 7, 12, 32, 33, 51, 61, 63, 130, 133, 145, 197 & 175
Beach Road: Bus No: 100, 107, 961 & 980

By Mass Rapid Transit (MRT):