Singapore, Kampong Glam, Central Region, Singapore
Mosque · British Colonial · 19th Century
Sultan Mosque, or Masjid Sultan, is a mosque in Singapore located at Muscat Street and North Bridge Road within the Kampong Glam district. It was named after Sultan Hussain Shah. In 1975, it was designated a national monument. The mosque is known for its massive golden domes and huge prayer hall.
Construction: 1824 – 1928 (Rebuilt)
Founder: Sultan Hussain Shah
Key figures: Denis Santry (Architect)
Significance: The most important mosque in Singapore, a focal point for the Muslim community.
- 1824: Original mosque built
- 1928: Current structure completed
- 1975: Gazetted as a National Monument
Architectural styles: Indo-Saracenic, Mughal
Architects: Denis Santry
Materials: Gold, Glass
- Golden Domes: Massive golden domes topped with crescent moons.
- Glass Bottle Base: The base of the dome is decorated with glass bottle ends donated by poor Muslims.
- Prayer Hall: Grand prayer hall accommodating up to 5,000 worshippers.
Opening hours: 10:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 16:00 (summer) · 10:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 16:00 (winter) – Closed to non-Muslims on Fridays.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://sultanmosque.sg
Address: 3 Muscat Street, Singapore 198833
Coordinates: 1.3022, 103.859