Singapore, Chinatown, Central Region, Singapore
Mosque · British Colonial · 19th Century
Masjid Al-Abrar is a mosque located along Telok Ayer Street in the Chinatown district of Singapore. It is one of the earliest mosques in Singapore. The mosque was established in 1827 by Chulia immigrants from the Coromandel Coast of South India. The current brick building was completed in 1855.
Construction: 1850 – 1855
Founder: Chulia Immigrants
Significance: One of the oldest mosques in Singapore, located in the heart of Chinatown.
- 1827: Original thatched hut built
- 1855: Brick building completed
- 1974: Gazetted as a National Monument
Architectural styles: Indo-Islamic
Materials: Brick
- Twin Minarets: Two octagonal minarets flanking the entrance.
- Simple Facade: Relatively simple exterior compared to other mosques.
- Location: Situated amidst shophouses in Chinatown.
Opening hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 10:00 - 18:00 (winter) – Also known as Kuchu Palli (Hut Mosque).
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://roots.gov.sg
Address: 192 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068635
Coordinates: 1.2804, 103.8475