Kampong Delta Mosque
| Masjid Kampong Delta | |
|---|---|
مسجد قرية الدلتا | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | 10 Delta Ave, Singapore 169831 |
| Country | Singapore |
Location in Singapore | |
| Geographic coordinates | 1°17′29″N 103°49′42″E / 1.2915261°N 103.8284109°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Malay architecture |
| Date established | 1975 |
| Completed | 1995 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 500 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
Masjid Kampong Delta (Jawi: مسجد قرية الدلتا; Kampong Delta Mosque) is a mosque located in Tiong Bahru within the Central Region, Singapore. It was first established in 1961 and then rebuilt as a larger mosque in 1990. It is one of the smallest mosques in the country.
History
In 1961, a surau (prayer hall) was built for the residents in the Delta Avenue estate. This surau was later demolished and a proper mosque was built at the site which opened in 1975.[1][2] Its opening was attended by Haji Rahmat bin Kenap, the Member of Parliament from the People's Action Party for Geylang Serai.[3] In 1986, funds for upgrading the mosque were raised via the sale of food.[4] Plans to further rebuild the mosque into a larger structure were confirmed in 1987.[5] The structure of the rebuilt mosque was completed by 18 October 1990, however some interior decorations were not added to the finished structure due to insufficient funds.[6] Further completion was dated to 1995.
The new mosque served as a social centre as well, using hands-on activities like graffiti art to invite youth in 2005.[7] However, the mosque was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and was closed on Fridays due to a massive lack of worshippers.[8] After the end of the pandemic in 2022, the mosque continued functioning as normal and the number of worshippers went back to the average.[9]
The mosque has been regarded as one of the smallest mosques in the country.[9]
Incidents
1985 flooding
In May of 1985, the mosque was flooded by polluted water from the nearby drainage. The National Environment Agency was called in to stabilize the situation.[10]
2022 theft
On 13 June 2022, at least SGD$274 was stolen from the mosque after a donation box was removed during a break-in after closing hours. The perpetrators, two teenage boys, were subsequently apprehended and have pleaded guilty in 2023.[11]
Accessibility
The mosque is located along the Delta Avenue road. The nearest MRT stations to it are Havelock MRT station and Tiong Bahru MRT station. Formerly, the mosque was located along Brahmaputra Road which does not exist anymore.[12]
See also
References
- ^ Singapore, National Library Board. "Kampong Delta Mosque at Delta Avenue, circa 1994". www.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ^ "Sekilas Masjid Kampong Delta". Berita Harian. 13 April 2007. p. 6.
- ^ "MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR GEYLANG SERAI RAHMAT KENAP (LEFT), …". www.nas.gov.sg. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ^ "Jamu selera sambil beramal untuk masjid Delta". Berita Harian. 15 April 1986. p. 3.
- ^ "Masjid Kg Delta akan dibangun semula". Berita Harian. 21 March 1987. p. 7.
- ^ "Masjid Kg Delta siap dibina semula". Berita Harian. 18 October 1990. p. 8.
- ^ "Mosque uses graffiti to draw the young". The Straits Times. 29 July 2005. p. 10.
- ^ "Rencana: Masjid Kampong Delta tutup hujung minggu kerana kurang jemaah". Berita Harian. 26 April 2021.
- ^ a b Awalludin, N.F. (2022-02-04). "Rencana: Masjid Kampong Delta tetap mesra masyarakat walau kecil, lokasi tidak menonjol". Berita Harian. Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ^ "Punca masjid dibanjiri air najis". Berita Harian. 22 May 1985. p. 6.
- ^ "Probation for youth involved in string of thefts, including stealing from mosque's donation box". TODAY. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ^ "The Road No Longer Exists". www.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2025-04-26.