Singapore is one of the most important cities and a state in Asia as well as in the world. There are different aspects for Singapore to become an important destination. Firstly, being a small island it is one of the most economically powerful city-states. Secondly, the city-state is an important tourist destination. The several places of tourist attractions like the beaches, market malls, temples, churches and many more made Singapore an important tourist destination.
Finally, Singapore can be referred as a cosmopolitan city state, comprising people of different races and customs. Buddhism is the vital religion in Singapore but there are presence of different other religions. Besides Buddhist Monasteries you can find mosques, temples, churches and other places of religion. Among the several mosques present in Singapore, the Sultan Mosque is an important one to be discussed.
The Sultan Mosque in Singapore was projected by an artist of Ireland and the fund behind the constructions was accumulated by different Muslim fraternity and it was erected during in the early twentieth century. If you have good knowledge of ancient international architecture then at the very sight of the mosque you can recognize the different themes that have been applied in constructing the mosque. There is a camouflage of Moorish, Persian and Turkish architectural styles. The dome of the Mosque is gold plated and the minars are just the symbols of architectural Excellencies. When you visit inside the mosque you will be more spell bound in viewing the interior decors. They are absolutely the replica of Turkish styles; huge hall of prayer where at least hundred people can gather. The mosque is situated in Kampong Glam which is situated at the busy center of the Singapore city. The Mosque offers immense information regarding the different architectural styles of different Islamic countries.
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