Source: MUIS Facebook page. Haji Muhammad Salleh Mosque. |
Two enhancement launches have been held for two Singapore mosques as part of the Mosque Upgrading Programme (MUP), the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has announced.
The 112-year-old Haji Muhammad Salleh Mosque along Palmer Road in the central business district used to be part of Kampung Sambau, a Malay fishing village. Today, it serves office workers in Shenton Way. Improvements works are aimed at improving accessibility and convenience; the mosque will reopen by 2H16.
Darul Ghufran Mosque in Tampines, one of the largest mosques in east Singapore, was opened in 1990. The MUP will allow the mosque to host 1,500 more congregants to accommodate a total of 5,500, and add a basement, fourth storey and roof terrace.
Darul Ghufran Mosque in Tampines, one of the largest mosques in east Singapore, was opened in 1990. The MUP will allow the mosque to host 1,500 more congregants to accommodate a total of 5,500, and add a basement, fourth storey and roof terrace.
Members of the public are encouraged to visit the month-long road show at Darul Ghufran Mosque's atrium to give feedback on proposed designs and facilities. Construction works is slated to commence in 2H16, with a projected completion date of end-2018.