Kampong Glam

The Sultan mosque was build in honour for Sultan Hussien. He was the first king in Singapore.The first residents of Kampong Glam were the Muslims, British, Arab and the Indians.The mosque was built in order by Sultan Hussein Shah and was done about 5 years after his death.
Shophouses along the street were mostly selling flowers.In front of every shop, Mango leaves were usually seen. Hanging Mango leaves in front of the shops were the Malay customs.As they thought hanging Mango leaves kept away evil spirits.