
Sultan Mosque (Masjid Sultan)
Kampong Glam
Singapore's best-known mosque and national monument with a golden dome.
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Singapore Expo, Singapore, Singapore
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Singapore's consumer-facing halal food and lifestyle festival held at Singapore Expo. Features halal food vendors, cooking demonstrations, and modest fashion showcases.
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Calculated for Singapore Expo (Muslim World League method, Shafi'i Asr). These are approximate, confirm with a local mosque or a prayer-times app on the day.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 3 Apr | 05:55 | 07:04 | 13:08 | 16:15 | 19:11 | 20:16 |
| Sat 4 Apr | 05:54 | 07:03 | 13:07 | 16:15 | 19:11 | 20:16 |
| Sun 5 Apr | 05:54 | 07:03 | 13:07 | 16:16 | 19:11 | 20:16 |

Singapore, Singapore
Singapore is very welcoming for Muslim travellers thanks to a strong national halal-certification system (MUIS), abundant halal food — including certified hawker stalls — mosques across the island, and prayer rooms in malls and at Changi Airport. The MRT is fast and inexpensive, and English is an official language.
Mosques and sights
Mosques and Islamic-heritage landmarks worth your time around the expo.

Kampong Glam
Singapore's best-known mosque and national monument with a golden dome.

Kampong Glam
Pedestrian heritage street leading to Sultan Mosque, lined with halal eateries.

Kampong Glam
Striking blue-tiled mosque, the only one in Singapore for the Malabar Muslim community.

Beach Road
National-monument mosque with a leaning minaret, named after its female founder.

Kampong Glam
Museum in the former Istana Kampong Glam showcasing Malay-Muslim heritage.
Halal food
Well-loved halal restaurants across Singapore, from cheap local favourites to special-occasion dining.

Kampong Glam
Heritage eatery opposite Sultan Mosque famous for murtabak and biryani.

Kampong Glam
Hotels
Picks for every budget.

Marina Bay
Iconic luxury hotel with the famous rooftop infinity pool.

City Hall
Historic colonial-era luxury hotel known for its grand suites.

Know before you go
Everything a Muslim traveller needs to land in Singapore with confidence.
Getting in
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
• MRT (East-West Line), ~45 min to the centre
• Taxi / Grab, 20-30 min
Getting around
The MRT and LRT cover the island and are fast, clean and cheap; buses fill the gaps.
Metered taxis and Grab are both reliable.
Visa & entry
Getting here
Most halal-expo buyers and exhibitors fly in from the world's main halal hubs. Here's how to reach Singapore from each. Entry rules vary by nationality, so check the Visa & entry note.
See the full Singapore travel guide →
Sources: https://www.visitsingapore.com · https://eservices.ica.gov.sg (SG Arrival Card) · https://www.muis.gov.sg (halal)
Beloved halal nasi padang spot with a wide spread of Malay dishes.

Arab Street
MUIS-certified Mediterranean restaurant serving mezze and grills.

Thomson
Halal-certified chain popular for roti prata and curries.

Bussorah Street
Halal-certified Italian fine dining near Sultan Mosque.
Bugis
Mid-range hotel walking distance from the Kampong Glam halal food area.

Bugis
Boutique mid-range hotel near Arab Street and Bugis shopping.

Little India
Well-rated backpacker hostel in the lively Little India district.

Bugis
Budget hotel chain branch close to Kampong Glam eateries.
Money
Singapore Dollar · SGD
Cards and e-wallets are accepted almost everywhere; keep some cash for older hawker stalls.
Tipping is not customary; a service charge is usually included.
Connectivity
Singtel, StarHub and M1 SIMs at Changi arrivals
Plug: Type G (UK-style 3-pin) · 230V / 50Hz
Emergency
General: 999
Fire: 995
Safety
Where to pray
Masjid Sultan: Singapore's iconic golden-domed mosque.
Masjid Abdul Gaffoor: A beautiful heritage mosque.
Prayer rooms in malls & Changi: Surau are common in malls and at the airport.