Monument · Chinatown, Singapore

Jamae Mosque

Jamae Mosque
Photo: M. Adrian Jurhami, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Jamae Mosque stands as one of Singapore's oldest mosques. Its architecture shows South Indian influences with two prominent minarets and a distinctive facade. Visitors may view the exterior at any time and enter the prayer hall when not in use if dressed modestly.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of Singapore in 3 Days

Visiting Jamae Mosque: what to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
20 minutes
Best time
Outside prayer times
Getting there
Short walk from Chinatown MRT station

Singapore itineraries with Jamae Mosque

Day 2 of Singapore in 3 Days

Chinatown

How Jamae Mosque fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Buddha Tooth Relic TempleChinatown
  2. 12:30Sri Mariamman TempleChinatown
  3. 14:00Jamae MosqueChinatown
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Jamae Mosque FAQs

Can non-Muslims visit Jamae Mosque?

Yes. Non-Muslims may enter outside prayer times with shoulders and knees covered.

When was Jamae Mosque built?

Construction began in the 1820s and the mosque opened in 1835.

What makes Jamae Mosque notable?

It features twin minarets and an ornate facade that reflect early Indian Muslim design in Singapore.

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