TRAVEL/PHOTOGRAPHY/CULTURE
A Day of Discovery in Arab Street, Singapore’s Historic Muslim Quarter
Singapore Diaries: Inspiring Travel Through Photography
“What we have to learn from Singapore is multiculturalism or clearly having the aspect of a global city.” — Park Won-soon
In November 2023, while on a trip to Singapore with my family, we had a great time exploring the colorful Arab Street in Kampong Glam.
Per CNN:
“Rather than just one road, Arab Street actually refers to the area including Bussorah Street, Haji and Bali Lanes and Muscat Street. Part of the culturally rich Kampong Glam heritage trail, Arab Street — surrounded by brightly colored fabrics and textiles, hand-knotted Persian rugs and aromatic Arab teas — is Singapore’s Muslim quarter.”
As the smallest ethnic enclave, it captivated us with its distinctive architecture, dominated by the iconic Masjid Sultan Mosque. The mosque, Singapore’s largest, attained national monument status in 1975, with a history dating back to 1824.
Please take a moment to appreciate these photos I clicked of Arab Street in Singapore.
