Masjid Darul Ghufran is a gorgeous and towering religious building that opened in 1990 and that underwent reconstruction and major upgrading works in 2016. 

The mosque reopened in 2019 with three additional floors added to the existing structures as well as two new annexes dedicated to office spaces and classrooms for Islamic studies. It also has a dedicated centre for religious outreach on its premises and a youth hub.

The mosque can accommodate up to 5,500 worshippers which makes it the biggest mosque in Singapore.

Masjid Al-Ansar was one of the first mosques in Singapore to be built under phase one of the Mosque Building Fund Programme. It was completed in 1981 and could originally accommodate up to 3,500 people at any one time.

In 2012, the mosque underwent a major renovation that took about three years. When the mosque reopened in 2015, it could accommodate 4,500 people and had a total of seven floors, barrier-free access, ramps, and a family prayer area.

The only part of the original mosque that remained was the minaret, which was turned into an elevator shaft.

Masjid Sultan is one of the grandest mosques in Singapore and is a prominent landmark at Kampong Glam. The mosque, which is often visited by tourists who are hoping to learn more about the religion and culture, dates back to 1824 when the proposal was made to build it. The mosque was built and ready for use two years later. 

In 1975, the mosque was declared a preserved historical building under the preservation of monuments board act. Over the years, the building has gone through numerous Government-approved upgrades that include the installation of solar panels in 2017 to reduce its carbon footprint. 

Today, the mosque still stands proud, welcoming Muslims and tourists from all walks of life.

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If you are looking for a mosque with modern architecture, Masjid Al-Islah is a must-visit. Masjid Al-Islah was built in the years when kampungs were still common in Singapore. It used to serve the Malay fishing community until it was brought down in 1995 so that the land could be developed. Over the years, money was raised to build the mosque again and in June 2015, this dream was realised with the finished construction of the mosque which is located in Punggol.

The mosque has arched doorways and latticed screens which allows a lot of light to enter and illuminate the prayer space. 

Masjid Abdul Gafoor, which was named after Shaik Abdul Gaffoor bin Shaik Hyder, is a gorgeous mosque located in a quiet corner of Little India. The building was first constructed in 1859 as a simple wooden structure. In 1910, however, the mosque was upgraded to its present form. It then went through a SGD$7 million restoration in 2003.

This mosque is special mostly because of its unique architecture which features influences from Arabia, India and the Renaissance period. Painted in bright hues of green and yellow, the mosque also boasts large Corinthian columns and intricate leaf designs.

Masjid Abdul Gafoor was declared a national monument in 1979 and continues to operate to this day. 

Masjid Maarof is a mosque that is relatively new and is located in Jurong West. Though it is new, its name does carry an incredible amount of history. In fact, Masjid Maarof was one of Singapore's oldest mosques and was 116-years old.

In 2014, the new building was given the name Masjid Maarof which was part of Islamic Religious Council of Singapore's (Muis) efforts to keep alive the memory of mosques in Singapore that no longer exist. 

Masjid Maarof boasts beautiful and sprawling modern designs with Islamic patterns along the exterior of the building. What's really stunning about this mosque is that it has a beautiful transparent roof that welcomes in sunlight, giving the space a very open and airy feel.

Masjid Assyafaah is a new mosque that was built under Phase III of Muis' mosque building fund programme. This programme aimed at serving the needs of the Muslim community in the Northern areas of Singapore and was built as a replacement for two older mosques that closed down in the area. 

The mosque was opened in 2004 and can accommodate about 4,000 people at any one time. 

What makes it special are its gorgeous modern touches and towering ceilings that began as an attempt to create a distinctively modern mosque that was different from older and more traditional ones. 

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