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The Muslim Quarter of Singapore is called Kampong Glam. This neighborhood was designated in the 19th Century by Standford Raffles as the section for Muslims and Malay. The English translation of Kampong Glam, is village…with Glam a shortened version of the Malay word signifying a species of Eucalyptus tree that at one time was indigenous throughout this specific region. When one walks through this village one will be immersed in the culture, the heritage through the palaces, the various mosques and the distinct architecture of the buildings. Many begin a stroll through the village with the Sultan Gate. This sits outside the Malay Heritage Center. This was once the living quarters for Singapore Sultans throughout history. It is now a major museum that one must ultimately visit while touring through the island. Within the center there are eight different museums including multimedia installations and dioramas throughout depicting historical events. Every Sunday and Wednesday workshops are offered to the public along with various musical performances and demonstrations of martial arts and dance.

When one leaves and walks down Kandahar Street one will be hard pressed to not find a Singapore restaurant serving the most tasty and authentic nasi padang. This is a traditional Malay dish served on rice with vegetables and curried meat. This is a flavorful example of one of the notable aspects of the country, which is the food. Running along Kandahar, is the mall of Bussorah. This is where the Mosque of the Sultans, one of the biggest in the the country. Along this street there is a variety of style in the architecture, that which is Malaysian Muslim mixed with British influence. The Sultans Mosque is as all other mosques in the world, all facing towards Mecca. There are market places along the street where one can pick up exotic trinkets and souvenirs. The fashion district of the neighborhood lies one street over, on Arab Street. Here one can find the finest silk lace and semi-precious stones. After walking the streets one can find many places to relax amongst the shops, the cafes or tea houses at Bugis Junction.

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