Masjid Al-Falah, Singapore

The Al-Falah Mosque (Malay: Masjid Al-Falah) is a mosque in Singapore. Located at Bideford Road, a mere two-minute walk from busy Orchard Road, the mosque is unique for it is housed on the first floor of a commercial building. While it has little architecture to speak of, it is an important religious icon in the bustling town area and serves the needs of workers in the nearby offices and departmental stores. Built in 1987, it can accommodate up to 1,500 people. Its forte is in its strong youth movement and family development unit. The mosque organizes youth camps and expeditions to nearby countries. In 2016, after refurbishing the mosque in phases, the mosque can now take up to 2,000 worshippers through extensions on both levels. A platform lift has been installed. Air conditioning has been added although it is only switch on during the daily prayers conducted by the imam.

Not to be confused with Al-Falah Mosque, Selangor.

Transportation

The mosque is accessible from Somerset MRT station.

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