Masjid Jamae

Masjid Jamae (Chulia) is a historic mosque located at 218 South Bridge Road in Chinatown, within the Outram planning area of Singapore. Built between 1826 and 1827 by the Chulia community of Tamil Muslims from South India, it is one of Singapore's earliest mosques. Notable for its South Indian-influenced architecture with distinctive entrance gateways, the mosque was gazetted as a National Monument in 1974 and remains an active place of worship.

Visitors can expect a compact, active mosque set along South Bridge Road in Chinatown, flanked by shophouses and close to Sri Mariamman Temple. The exterior features twin minarets, a distinctive arched gateway and South Indian architectural details. Inside, there is a prayer hall and courtyard used for daily prayers. Non-Muslim visitors can view the exterior and, outside prayer times, the interior with permission, experiencing a quiet religious environment within a busy heritage district.

Established by the Chulia community, Tamil Muslims from the Coromandel Coast of South India, under the leadership of Anser Sahib. Construction began in 1826 and was completed in 1827, making it one of the earliest mosques in Singapore. The mosque was later extended and altered, and was gazetted as a National Monument on 19 November 1974 for its historical and architectural value.

Serves the Tamil Muslim community and represents the early Indian Muslim presence in Singapore. Its location in the heart of Chinatown, adjacent to Sri Mariamman Temple and near other religious sites, illustrates Singapore's multicultural heritage and religious coexistence. It remains an active place of worship and community gathering.