This mosque is the largest mosque in Singapore and also a tourist attraction. Construction work began in 1824 under the directives of Sultan Hussein Shah, and the mosque has gone through many stages since then to reach its final shape. The main hall of the mosque can accommodate 3000 Muslims, and the mosque is listed as one of the most important monuments in Singapore. The mosque is characterized by the architectural beauty of Islamic decorations, and contains screens installed on the walls to translate the Friday sermon for non-Arabic speakers.