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Hajjah Fatimah Mosque, Singapore

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Masjid Hajjah Fatimah is a mosque located along Beach Road in the Kampong Glam district within the Kallang Planning Area in Singapore. The mosque was designed in a mix of Islamic and European architectural styles, and completed in 1846. The mosque is named after an aristocratic Malay lady, Hajjah Fatimah, who commissioned its construction.
The building of the mosque was initiated by Hajjah Fatimah, who was originally from a wealthy Malaccan family. She married a Bugis prince from Celebes who ran a trading post in Singapore. However, her husband died while she was still young, and she continued to run his business after his death, acquiring a large fortune with her ships. In the late 1830s, her house on Java Road was broken into twice, and set on fire on the second time. Hajjah Fatimah however was away when the arson attack occurred and was therefore unharmed, and to express her gratitude for her safety, she instructed the building of a mosque on the site where the house once stood.
The mosque was designed by an unnamed British architect. It has been suggested that the minaret was designed by John Turnbull Thomson due to a perceived similarity to the design of the first spire of St Andrew's Cathedral, there is however no evidence for this. The mosque was built in 1845–1846.

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By 9changp

This historical mosque is located not far away from the Nicoll Highway MRT station. The surrounding is calm and clean. The view is great.

This historical mosque is located not far away from the Nicoll Highway MRT station. The surrounding is calm and clean. The view is great. more »
By kim buay p

This mosque was built by a wealthy Malacca-born businesswoman in gratitude for several escapes from danger. The wooden window balcony above the two-storey entrance gate reflects a Moorish design...

This mosque was built by a wealthy Malacca-born businesswoman in gratitude for several escapes from danger. The wooden window balcony above the two-storey entrance gate reflects a Moorish design... more »
By desniar

one of the historic mosque in singapore. well designed and located in kampong glam. friday sholat in this hotel you can feel the diversity and great feeling

one of the historic mosque in singapore. well designed and located in kampong glam. friday sholat in this hotel you can feel the diversity and great feeling more »

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By Adilah Hamid

Interesting history of the mosque that was built by the late businesswomen named Hajjah Fatimah. It was told that the minaret were tilted slightly by 6° in 1975 as it was builty on sandy soil. Restoration works was done to ensure it doesn't tilt any further. Famously known as "the leaning tower of Singapore".

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By Astraeus Nighy

a very old and time-honoured mosque in the kampong glam district, completed in 1846. somehow the design is a mix of islamic and european styles, very interesting. there are five bays in the facade, and a large dome over the prayer hall. there is a small park outside

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By Abbie

Beatiful mosque. Hard to get a pic of the outside due to surrounding of trees and tall buildings. Speerated women's prayer hall.

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By Mohammad Arifur Rahman

The first thing that attracts the viewer is the minaret. Hygienic facilities available.

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By Amar Koul

Masya Allah, this is a really beautiful masjid within the Beach Rd vicinity. It is also one of, if not the oldest mosques in Singapore. The interiors are very well-done and have huge influence from periodic infrastructure. The carpeted floors were also very comfortable and overall, I cannot recommend this masjid more.

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