Masjid Sultan, 1960s : side view



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01 Jan 1960

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This is a picture of the Masjid Sultan (Sultan Mosque) near Arab Street with its dome and towering minaret standing out among the shophouses. The place of worship for Muslims at Muskat Street is named after the first Sultan of Singapore, Sultan Hussein Shah. Donated by S. Zahra Aljunied, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_135. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


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Mosques--Singapore--Photographs

Architecture, Islamic--Singapore--Photographs

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Architecture

Mosques

Historic buildings

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This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) S. Zahra Aljunied.

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