Masjid Yusof Ishak Explained

Yusof Ishak Mosque
Malay: Masjid Yusof Ishak
Native Name:Malay: {{Script|Arab|مسجد يوسف إسحاق
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:10 Woodlands Drive 17
Singapore 737740
Country: Singapore
Tradition:Sunni Islam
Architecture Type:Mosque
Architecture Style:Islamic architecture, Nusantara Heritage
Capacity:4,500
Coordinates:1.4265°N 103.7963°W
Construction Cost:S$18 million

The Yusof Ishak Mosque (Malay: Masjid Yusof Ishak) is a mosque in Woodlands, Singapore. It was announced by Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong during the 2013 National Day Rally[1] The mosque is located at 10 Woodlands Drive 17, Singapore 737740. The mosque is named after Singapore's first President, Yusof Ishak.[2]

The mosque officially opened to public on 14 April 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 were 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 can 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 South MRT station.

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://news.pap.org.sg/news-and-commentaries/news-reports/yusof-ishak-mosque-be-completed-end-2016 .
  2. Web site: Yusof Ishak Mosque to be completed by end 2016. TODAYonline. 2020-09-18. 2020-11-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125134844/https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/yusof-ishak-mosque-be-completed-end-2016. live.
  3. Web site: Yusof Ishak Mosque opens in Woodlands - Channel NewsAsia . 2017-04-14 . 2017-04-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170415012954/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/yusof-ishak-mosque-opens-in-woodlands/3678010.html . live .
  4. Web site: Yusof Ishak Mosque opens in Woodlands: Know more about its unique architecture, features. April 15, 2017. International Business Times, Singapore Edition. September 18, 2020. September 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930212843/https://www.ibtimes.sg/yusof-ishak-mosque-opens-woodlands-know-more-about-its-unique-architecture-features-9267. live.