Hajjah Fatimah Mosque, Singapore is one of the most beautiful mosques in the city. Located in Kampong Glam, one of the most popular Singapore tourist destinations, Hajjah Fatimah Mosque lies along Beach Road.
Built in 1846, Hajjah Fatimah Mosque is named after Hajjah Fatimah, a wealthy philanthropist, who donated lot of money to the building. A Malay native, Hajjah Fatimah was married to a wealthy Bugis sultan.
A well-known Singapore attraction, the Hajjah Fatimah Mosque is a must-see on Singapore pilgrimage tours. Designed by John Turnbull Thomson, the mosque is a perfect amalgamation of Islamic and European architecture. It was gazetted as a national monument in July 1973.
The compound of Hajjah Fatimah Mosque is enclosed by a huge wall and comprises a prayer hall, mausoleum, ablution area, home of the imam, and a beautiful garden. The mosque's main tower leans about six degrees from the center.
Hajjah Fatimah Mosque, Singapore has a huge onion dome with 12 windows. These windows are made of yellow and green stained glass. The dome's sphere looks splendid when seen from the prayer hall.
On your Singapore tour, do not miss a visit to the Hajjah Fatimah Mosque. It'll spellbind you with its magnificence and architectural finesse.
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