Nagore dargah slides

1. Welcome to Nagore D argah Indian Muslim Heritage C entre Singapore

2. This presentation briefs you the history of this building

3. The 180 years old National M onument was constructed by the first immigrants from the coromandel coast in T amil N adu, South I ndia. They are identified as the Chulia M uslims in Singapore. History

4. Nagore Dargah is located at 140 Telok Ayer street. The National Monument will now feature as the Nagore Dargah Indian Muslim Heritage Centre, a showcase of the unique stories of the Indian Muslims in Singapore. History

5. It was built between 1827 and 1830, by Chulia Tamil Muslims from the Coromandel Coast of India. It is one of the earliest religious monuments in Singapore. It was gazetted as a National Monument by the Preservation Board of Singapore on 29 November 1974 Who Built it?

6. It Illustrates the stories of Indian Muslims, the memories relating to their immigration and travel to Singapore from India and other significant events from that period to the present. What does it illustrate?

7. Muslims who trace their ancestry to the Indian subcontinent are referred to as Indian Muslims. They were part of a whole line of coastal communities from Africa to East Asia involved in shipbuilding, trade of goods and transmission of cultures, languages and spirituality. Who are Indian Muslims?

8. The Indian Muslims have contact with Singapore for more than 200 years. They have established lot of businesses in Singapore like Levi stock, Gemstone, Textiles, Stationary, Ship building, Restaurants, Perfumes and Money changing How did the Indian Muslims contribute to Singapore?

9. They has worked under the British colonial powers as Lawyers , Judges, Army Officers, Police Officers and Labourers. With these ways they have contributed much to this nation. How did the Indian Muslims contribute to Singapore?

10. The Indian ocean proved ideal for sailing and trading with other countries. People from the Coromandel coast and Malabar c oast of India came to Singapore for trade. They were called the Chulia and Malabari Merchants respectively. the famous merchants of Singapore

11. British Trading post in Singapore attracted Indians to arrive here as merchants, petty traders, drivers and peons. They also joined as police officers in Singapore. How did they set up their trade in Singapore?

12. Islam encourages Muslims to involve in trading. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself has been a trader. There are many verses in the Quran about business ethics and transactions. Why did they travel?

13. The sayings of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) like “Pay your workers before his sweat dries up” “Go as far as China in search of knowledge” served as a powerful guide for the Muslims to involve in trade. Why did they travel?

14. Now let’s explore the galleries in this heritage Centre

15. There are four galleries in this heritage C entre

16. This gallery covers : Origins of Telok Ayer Journey to Telok Ayer Development of Telok Ayer Conserving Telok Ayer ( Conservation) A view of Singapore from Mount Wallich 1856 Community Notice Board& Acknowledgement Board Gallery A

17.  This is the heart of the Heritage. In this gallery, 85% of the artefacts and images are donated from the members of the Indian Muslim community during the community public appeal event on 8th and 9th January 2011. Gallery B

18. The Gallery tells the story through several selective themes Who are the Indian Muslims? Journey to Singapore Trades & Professions Literature, Journalism & Education Weddings & Festivals Gallery B

19. Conserving the Indian Muslim Identity Associations & Institutions, Indian Muslims in Singapore Society Contemporary Photomontage of Indian Muslim Community involvements Featured Artefact - Wrought iron Spatula Gallery B

20. This gallery covers : Indian Muslim Culinary Heritage Visitors can try the popular Indian Muslim foods as well as find out what it constitutes Discovering Indian Muslim Culinary History Tea Story Conserving Telok Ayer ( Conservation) 19 th Century Historical Prints Gallery C

21. Collections of original 19 th century commercial prints depicting the natural history and scenes of India. These items here are more decorative in nature than Storytelling.  Gallery C

22. History of Nagore Dargah : T he origins of Nagore Dargah in Singapore and India Shahul Hamid, the saint of Nagore . Architecture of Nagore Dargah Kandoori Festival Gallery D

23. The Highlights of Gallery D: 1873 Watercolour of Nagore India 1753 French Map of Coromandel Coast Prayer Strip and Stone from Nagore India Gallery D

24. Thank You for visiting Nagore Dargah Indian Muslim Heritage Centre, Singapore Have a Pleasant Day!