Sultan Mosque in Singapore.. An important landmark on Arab Street

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Standing in the heart of Singapore on Kampung Glam or Arab Street is the magnificent Sultan Masjid, originally built in 1824 by Sultan Hussain Shah (Singapore's first sultan).

The impressive complex features a series of giant golden domes above the main prayer hall. The exterior is painted in vibrant pastel shades of orange, green and light cream, making it even brighter when the tropical Singaporean sun shines on it.

The Sultan Mosque is certainly one of the most impressive religious buildings in Singapore, both in terms of appearance and sheer size.

The main prayer hall can accommodate up to 5,000 worshipers, and the base of the mosque's dome, which was formed from hundreds of bottles donated by worshipers as part of the mosque's reconstruction, is accessible.

The mosque is located along with the Buddha's Tooth Temple in the neighboring Chinatown, and as a true testament to Singapore's multiculturalism, the authorities close the road during peak times to allow worshipers to occupy the space around the mosque.

In the surrounding cafes and restaurants on Muscat Street and Arab Street there is a strict rule not to sell any kind of alcohol, and this spot is a nice space to get a flavor of the Middle East such as good coffee and shisha.

If you are in Bugis Street, you can walk to Kampung Glam (Arab Quarter) after a short distance, which is no doubt on your priority list, to combine visiting the Arab Street with enjoying a look at this magnificent mosque.