Masjid Sallim Mattar
The Sallim Mattar Mosque (Malay: Masjid Sallim Mattar) is a mosque in Singapore serving the Muslim community in the Macpherson Estate. It organizes madrasahs on Sunday and the Friday Prayer. It is located along Mattar Road opposite Macpherson Primary School.
| مسجد سليم مطر Masjid Sallim Mattar Sallim Mattar Mosque | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | 1 Mattar Road Singapore 387725 |
| Geographic coordinates | 1.3255964°N 103.8812123°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic Architecture, Islamic Saracenic Architecture |
| Completed | 1960 |
| Construction cost | S$927,700(2016) |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Dome(s) | 2 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
This mosque was originally built in 1960 by Shaikh Sallim Mattar, a Singaporean Arab. The mosque was reminiscent of village suraus in the 1960s. It has since been redeveloped to accommodate 1,400 people. It is situated within walking distance from Darul Ihsan, an orphanage. The mosque's main patrons are Muslims working around the Macpherson industrial estate as well as residents living nearby.
The mosque opens from 9:00 to 18:00.
Transportation
The mosque is accessible from Mattar MRT station.
External links
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