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About Singapore
There is an incredible range of cuisine; from traditional local fare savoured at busy local hawker centres to international cuisine served at the finest restaurants and a variety of halal-certified venues to choose from. The MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura) halal certification scheme is a nationally-recognised scheme which certifies a particular food or product as halal. There are a number of eating establishments in Singapore which are awarded the Halal certificate and they can be identified by the MUIS halal logo on its products or displayed on its premises. Visitors are often swept into one of Singapore’s favourite pastimes – shopping! Contemporary shopping malls along Orchard Road captivate visitors for hours with their dazzling international selections while some of the best bargains can be found in the suburban housing estates.
The feel of the island comes from the cultural diversity of Singapore. The population is made up of Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians. Although citizens of all races think of themselves as Singaporean, there are still certain areas that are inhabited by specific ethnic groups. Each area has its own culture celebrating its own religion. An assortment of places for religious practice can be found throughout Singapore. Each religion has many colorful festivals to commemorate days of special significance. Thebreakdown of ethnic groups are: 75% Chinese, 16% Malay, 7% Indians and 2% others. The main religions in Singapore are Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity. There are several mosques such as the Abdul Gaffoor Mosque and the Hajjah Fatimah Mosque. One of the most imposing buildings and the focal point of Muslims in Singapore is the Sultan Mosque. This impressive mosque which has a golden dome and huge prayer hall was built in 1928. |
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