Ramadan

Continuing on the seasonal delicacies, not only are we enjoying what the mid-Autumn festival has to offer but the ramadan also is full on. On top of the moon cakes introduced yesterday there is a huge array of dates products. Imported from Iran come the rounds. Rounds can be found in different flavours added to the dates: nuts, almonds, etc... The round pictured above is made of dates and pistachios. And as advertised on the packaging: "Each bite is rewarding from its delicious beginning to its nutritious end. So tear one open and always finish satisfied".

Masjid Sultan

I noticed that I featured on a few occasions the Hindu or Buddhist Singapore but never the Christian nor Muslim side of it. I am repairing this today with a view of the Sultan Mosque which is located in the Arab quarter. It is built on the site of the original mosque that was erected in 1824 and the present building dates back from 1925. It is the oldest mosque in Singapore and is right in the heart of the Malay and Arab settlement of the Arab quarter known as Kampong Glam. Another interesting area to visit just next to Little India and not too far from Chinatown. That's what is great about Singapore... You can actually visit so many 'countries' in just a few hours.