Masjid Abdul Gaffoor Mosque
Ornate mosque known for richly decorated interior
A historic mosque in Singapore's Little India notable for ornate plasterwork and a slender tower. Tourists visit for its architecture and the surrounding district's food and shops.
Masjid Abdul Gaffoor is a historic mosque in the Little India district of Singapore, known for its decorative Indo-Mughal architectural detailing and ornate façade. The mosque serves a predominantly Tamil Muslim congregation and is one of several historic mosques in the area.
Completed in the early 20th century, the building features a central prayer hall, domes and a minaret and is noted for its colourful tilework and intricately patterned plasterwork. It remains an active place of worship and a notable architectural landmark within Little India.
The mosque stands on Dunlop Street in Little India, within walking distance of Serangoon Road and other cultural attractions in central Singapore.
- Architectural style: Located in Singapore's Little India neighbourhood, the mosque is an example of early 20th-century Indo-Mughal architecture with a richly decorated facade and domed prayer hall.
How to Get to Masjid Abdul Gaffoor#
Located in Little India. Reachable via MRT to Farrer Park or Little India stations and a short walk; multiple bus routes serve Jalan Sultan and adjacent streets.
Tips for Visiting Masjid Abdul Gaffoor#
- Attend Friday prayers to hear the mosque's recitations and to better understand local practice (observe dress codes).
- Photography inside the prayer hall is generally discouraged during services; ask permission.
- Drop by adjacent Little India eateries afterward for a robust local meal.
Best Time to Visit Masjid Abdul Gaffoor#
Visit outside of prayer times for quieter exploration; morning and late afternoon are pleasant.
Weather & Climate near Masjid Abdul Gaffoor#
Masjid Abdul Gaffoor's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2407 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (243 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (194 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (174 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (177 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (255 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (298 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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