Singapore Kampong Gelam
Kampong
Gelam was created for Malays and Muslims immigrants, by Sir Stamford
Raffles. An 
area rich in Glam Trees, gained its name from them. The
trees were used by the Malays and Buginese as medicine and caulk for
their fishing boats.
The Kampong Gelam today, is a village that offers many goods and
services. Many Arab textile merchants, Chinese tombstone makers and
steel tools men, Minangkabau and Javanese food vendors as well as many
more merchants inhabit the streets of Kampong Gelam.
As the city is rich with many varying religions, the haj pilgrims will
trek to the Kampong Khaji. The Kampong Khagi is place to go to class
and buy needed supplies for the long sea journey to Mecca. Majority of
the cities religious influence is Muslim and is reflected in the many
shops, merchandise and residents maintaining in Kampong Gelam.
Most of the Haj Pilgrims will work in the city to pay for their
pilgrimage to Mecca and then become permanent residents.
Kampong Gelam offers an array of culture and history. The Sultan
Mosque is Singapore's oldest and is a Preserved National Monument. Now
the city is a busy, but conservative district.
Maintaining many
significant landmarks, that has defined Singapore's History.
Many Muslims practice fasting in their religious beliefs, as reflected
in the fasting month of Ramadan. On the street of Bussorah, many
Muslims at the end of their fast join a famous food bazaar. The
Bussorah Street Bazaar is a collection of fantastic deserts and
dishes, to please the palate.
During the occasion of Hari Raya many Muslims will gather at the
Sultan Mosque to perform the Hair Raya Prayers, every morning. The
Muslim believers will adorn new clothing to mark the victory over the
temptations and wrong doings, during the month of Ramadan. Many Muslim
Men and children performing the morning prayers will adorn colourful
Baju Kurung.