Masjid An-Nahdhah, (Jawi: مسجد النهضة; Malay for An-Nahdhah Mosque) is a mosque located in Bishan. The mosque was the sixth to be built under Phase III of the Mosque Building Fund program. It opened on January 6, 2006, and can accommodate about 4,000 worshippers.[2] The building also contains the Harmony Centre @ An-Nahdhah visitor center.[3]
مسجد النهضة Masjid An-Nahdhah An-Nahdhah Mosque | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Branch/tradition | Sunni Islam |
Location | |
Location | 9A Bishan Street 14 Singapore 579786 |
Geographic coordinates | 1°12′41″N 103°30′38″E / 1.211262°N 103.510466°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Completed | 2006 |
Construction cost | S$9.0 million[1] |
Capacity | 4,000 |
Website | |
https://www.annahdhah.org/ |
As of January 2019, Friday prayers are available for female worshipers.
An-Nahdhah Mosque is a new-generation mosque, serving religious needs of the local Muslim community and providing a platform for other social services. The mosque performs religious education; provides family, youth and social development; and serves as a center for information services and referrals.
The mosque is designed so that most areas, such as the basement and classrooms, can be used as extensions to the praying area.[4]
Established | 7 October 2006 |
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Location | 9A Bishan Street 14 Singapore 579786 |
Type | Visitor center |
Director | Ustaz Muhammad Fazalee Ja'afar |
Public transit access | Bishan MRT station |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/pg/Harmony.Centre/ |
Harmony Centre @ An-Nahdhah is a visitor center located within Masjid An-Nahdhah. It was officially opened on October 7, 2006, by Lee Hsien Loong, the prime minister of Singapore. The centre represents one of the initiatives of the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura to bring about a greater understanding of Islam in Singapore. Since April 2013, the centre has been headed by Ustaz Muhammad Fazalee Ja'afar.[5]
The Harmony Centre showcases exhibits, artifacts and information on Islamic civilisation and lifestyle.[6] The centre also hosts talks and activities.