Masjid Malabar (Malabar Mosque)
Masjid Malabar, the blue-tiled mosque on the edge of Kampong Glam, is the spiritual home of Singapore's Malabar Muslim community from Kerala, South India. Its striking lapis-blue geometric tilework makes it one of the most photographed mosques in the city, completed in 1963 after decades of community fundraising.
Prayer times today · 13 Sep 2026
Times follow the official MUIS timetable for Singapore, updated daily. Full monthly timetable on the prayer-times tool, or read our guide to waktu solat in Singapore.
Friday prayers (Jumu'ah)
In Singapore, Friday (Jumu'ah) prayers are held around midday. Most mosques run one session; larger mosques offer two. Whether a women's (Muslimah) space is available for Jumu'ah, and the khutbah language, vary by mosque and session — confirm the current details with the mosque or on the MuslimSG app.
Facilities
Qibla direction
From Masjid Malabar, the qibla (direction of the Kaaba) is about 293° (WNW). Use the live qibla compass to align precisely on your phone.
Halal food near Masjid Malabar
- Penny University (Jalan Klapa)95 mbrunch-western · Kampong Gelam
- (Working Title) Burger Bar144 mCafé · Kampong Glam · Muslim-owned
- Islamic Restaurant229 mRestaurant · Kampong Glam
- The White Label258 mRestaurant · Kampong Glam · Muslim-owned
- Hjh Maimunah (Jalan Pisang)258 mRestaurant · Kampong Glam
- Aliwal Arts Centre Café306 mCafé · Kampong Glam
Other mosques near Masjid Malabar
- Masjid Sultan335 mKampong Glam
- Masjid Hajjah Fatimah429 mBeach Road
- Masjid Abdul Gafoor678 mLittle India
- Masjid Angullia885 mLittle India
- Masjid Bencoolen1.2 kmBencoolen
Your questions, answered
What are the prayer times at Masjid Malabar today?
Masjid Malabar follows the official MUIS prayer times for Singapore — Subuh, Zohor, Asar, Maghrib and Isyak are shown live on this page each day. For the exact iqamah (congregation) timing, arrive a few minutes early or check with the mosque.
Does Masjid Malabar hold Friday (Jumu'ah) prayers?
Yes. Like most Singapore mosques, Masjid Malabar holds Friday prayers around midday; larger mosques may run two sessions. Session times, khutbah language and whether a women's (Muslimah) space is available for Jumu'ah vary — confirm with the mosque or on the MuslimSG app.
Where is Masjid Malabar and how do I get there?
Masjid Malabar is in Kampong Glam, Singapore; the nearest MRT is Bugis MRT. This page has a live map and one-tap directions.
Is there halal food near Masjid Malabar?
Yes — this page lists halal restaurants and Muslim-owned eateries within walking distance of Masjid Malabar, each with a halal-confidence score and directions, so you can eat before or after prayers.