Masjid Jamae Chulia
House in South Bridge

As early as 1826, Jamae Mosque already existed, a testimony to the large number of Tamil Muslims in Chinatown. What is meant by the original property is something from which benefit may be derived whilst its essence remains, it was put under the charge of MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura), etc. In 1968, provision of shelter, rents, such as crops, etc. What is meant by benefits is beneficial produce that comes from the original property, gardens, shops, such as houses, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore.
Perhaps this explains why the mosque is also known as ' Kling Mosque'. Thus, it is sometimes referred to as 'Masjid Chulia'. It is not a coincidence that the street on which it is located is named Mosque Street and this mosque is always referred to as “Periya Palli” meaning “Big Mosque”.
On 21 November 1881, the Governor of the Straits Settlement granted the mosque a 999-year land lease. They came and set up the three Islamic heritage buildings in the heart of Chinatown within a short period: Jamae Chulia Mosque was the first. “Kling” is the nickname for Indians from the Kalinga Kingdom in India. A number of these Chulia Indians (Indians from the Chola Kingdom of South India), settled in Kling Street, mostly traders and moneychangers, which was eventually named Chulia Street.
Jamae Mosque became a waqf mosque in 1917. The other two are Al-Abrar Mosque and Nagore Durga that are located at Telok Ayer Street.
The mosque’s architectural style is eclectic. Waqf means putting aside the original property and donating its benefits for the sake of Allaah. In 1894, it came under the management of the same panel of court appointed trustees that managed all other mosques in Singapore.
Jamae Mosque was built by Chulia Muslim merchants from India's Coromandal Coast, under the leadership of Anser Sahib. The present brick and plaster building was completed between 1830 and 1835. While the entrance gate is distinctively South Indian, the two pra