Masjid Yusof Ishak

Masjid Yusof Ishak مسجد يوسف اسحاق Yusof Ishak Mosque
Masjid Yusof Ishak.
Basic information
Location	20, Woodlands Drive 17, Woodlands, Singapore 737924
Geographic coordinates	1°25′35″N 103°47′47″E / 1.4265°N 103.7963°E / 1.4265; 103.7963Coordinates: 1°25′35″N 103°47′47″E / 1.4265°N 103.7963°E / 1.4265; 103.7963
Affiliation	Islam
Branch/tradition	Sunni Islam
Architectural description
Architectural type	Mosque
Architectural style	Islamic architecture, Nusantara Heritage
Completed	2017
Construction cost	S$18 million
Capacity	4,500

The Yusof Ishak Mosque (Malay: Masjid Yusof Ishak) is a mosque in Woodlands, Singapore. It was announced by Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Hsien Loong during the 2013 National Day Rally^[1] This new mosque is located at Woodlands Drive 17. The mosque is named after Singapore's first President, Yusof Ishak.^[2]

The mosque officially opened to public on April 14, 2017 by the former President's widow, Madam Noor Aisha, witnessed by guests including Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Yaacob Ibrahim.^[3]

Architectural Characteristics

Costing over $18 million, Masjid Yusof Ishak is the 26th mosque to be built under the Mosque Building and Mendaki Fund programme. The design and architecture of the mosque was inspired by President Ishak's official and private residences. Moreover, it blends traditional mosque characteristics with the heritage of the "Malay world", the Nusantara. Unlike typical mosques, it doesn't have huge pillars or dome. Having instead, a very contemporary look and feel of a "Malay house".

The prayer space is able to accommodate 4,500 people with facilities to cater to the needs of the elderly. Other facilities also include a multi-purpose hall, a conference room, a sizeable auditorium, seminar rooms for teaching purposes and a roof terrace.^[4]

Transportation

The mosque is accessible from Woodlands MRT station.

See also

• Islam in Singapore

References