More spaces for tarawih prayers this Ramadan: MUIS
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A total of 110,000 prayer spaces will be available across 70 mosques each night during the holy month for tarawih prayers.
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- MUIS announced 125,500 Tarawih prayer spaces for Ramadan 2026, with 110,000 at 70 mosques and 15,500 at 46 supplementary venues.
- Supplementary qaryah venues, up 20% from 2025, offer spaces near homes for elderly and mobility-impaired, including new locations in 2026.
- MUIS encourages congregants to be socially responsible, kind, and considerate neighbours, promoting welcoming and accessible mosques for all.
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SINGAPORE – Muslims in Singapore will have more places to pray at this coming Ramadan, with 125,500 prayer spaces to be made available for the nightly prayers across mosques and other venues islandwide, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) announced on Feb 13.
A total of 110,000 prayer spaces will be available across 70 mosques each night during the holy month for tarawih prayers, with dedicated spaces for female congregants as well as access for those with mobility issues.
Tarawih prayers are special night prayers performed only during the fasting month of Ramadan, which is expected to begin on Feb 19.
Additionally, mosque-affiliated qaryahs, or community groups, will have 15,500 spaces available at 46 supplementary locations islandwide, an increase of almost 20 per cent from 2025.
“This reflects MUIS’ commitment to supporting these vital community spaces as they work alongside mosques to meet the growing needs of our community,” MUIS said in a statement.
These venues, whose aim is primarily to provide elderly congregants and those with mobility issues with places to pray near their homes, make use of the void decks at HDB blocks or multi-purpose halls near residential areas.
In 2026, such venues will be available at new locations in Tengah, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Pasir Ris and Punggol, said MUIS.
Selected mosques will also conduct qiyamullail prayers, usually conducted later in the night, during the last 10 days of Ramadan.
More information for Ramadan, including details on the tarawih prayers and their locations, as well as other mosque programmes and services, is available at go.gov.sg/ramadan2026
“Our mosques remain committed to being welcoming and accessible to all, while maintaining safety at the designated prayer areas, to enhance the Ramadan experience for congregants,” MUIS said, adding that the community should remain socially responsible and show kindness to mosque staff and volunteers.
“As we gather for worship during this blessed month, congregants are encouraged to embody graciousness by being considerate neighbours,” said the council, encouraging those driving to the nightly prayers to carpool and park responsibly to minimise inconvenience to residents.
In a video posted to his social media accounts, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim wished all Muslims in Singapore a blessed Ramadan, noting that Mufti Nazirudin Mohd Nasir would make an official announcement on the start of the holy month in the coming days.
“May this blessed month bring blessings, peace and goodness to all,” said Associate Professor Faishal.
