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Mosques

160-year-old Maqam Habib Noh tomb fully reopens to visitors after major renovation

The mausoleum, located at Haji Muhammad Salleh Mosque in Palmer Road, now has a new dome with Islamic calligraphy, freshly painted walls, and reinforced structures.
The mausoleum, located at Haji Muhammad Salleh Mosque in Palmer Road, now has a new dome with Islamic calligraphy, freshly painted walls, and reinforced structures.

Syrian security forces kill 2 while dispersing Alawite protests over mosque bombing: War monitor

Thousands of Syrian Alawites gathered in coastal and central parts of the country on Dec 28 to protest after Dec 26’s bombing at a mosque.
Thousands of Syrian Alawites gathered in coastal and central parts of the country on Dec 28 to protest after Dec 26’s bombing at a mosque.

Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria’s Homs kills eight

The interior of a damaged mosque after several people were killed in an explosion at a mosque of the Alawite minority sect in Homs, Syria, on Dec 26.
The interior of a damaged mosque after several people were killed in an explosion at a mosque of the Alawite minority sect in Homs, Syria, on Dec 26.

St Joseph’s Church evacuated: Other recent incidents linked to places of worship in Singapore

A suspicious item was found in St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah on the morning of Dec 21.
A suspicious item was found in St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah on the morning of Dec 21.

Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque

Pope Leo XIV (centre) visited Istanbul’s famed Blue Mosque early on Nov 29 on the third day of his trip to Turkey.
Pope Leo XIV (centre) visited Istanbul’s famed Blue Mosque early on Nov 29 on the third day of his trip to Turkey.

Al-Firdaus Mosque in Choa Chu Kang to close in early 2030s when new Tengah mosque is ready

Congregants of Al-Firdaus Mosque leaving the mosque after Friday prayers on Nov 28, 2025.
Congregants of Al-Firdaus Mosque leaving the mosque after Friday prayers on Nov 28, 2025.

Suspect in Indonesia mosque bombing was inspired by past mass killings, say police

Workers work inside a mosque where explosions occurred the previous day, at a school complex in Jakarta, Indonesia, November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Workers work inside a mosque where explosions occurred the previous day, at a school complex in Jakarta, Indonesia, November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Indonesia police find possible explosive powder in Jakarta mosque blasts

Forensic police officers collecting evidence after an explosion occurred at a mosque inside a school complex in Jakarta on Nov 7.
Forensic police officers collecting evidence after an explosion occurred at a mosque inside a school complex in Jakarta on Nov 7.

Afghans call for Taliban government to help repair Blue Mosque after quake

The Blue Mosque suffered visible damage following the quake, with tiles broken off and cracked minarets.
The Blue Mosque suffered visible damage following the quake, with tiles broken off and cracked minarets.

Global Design: Futuristic, dreamy Doha for design lovers

Doha is a design destination with architectural marvels like the Islamic Art Museum.
Doha is a design destination with architectural marvels like the Islamic Art Museum.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.