Arab Street
In today's article we are going to explore the exciting world of Arab Street. From its origins to its relevance today, we will delve into all aspects related to Arab Street. Throughout history, Arab Street has played a fundamental role in society, impacting various areas such as culture, economy and politics. Through this article, we will discover the importance of Arab Street and how it has evolved over time. Get ready to immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through Arab Street!
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Arab Street (Chinese: 阿拉伯街; Malay: Jalan Arab) is an area located in the Kampong Glam neighbourhood in Singapore. Arab Street can refer to both the street name as well as the surrounding area, which is typically considered to include other surrounding streets, such as but not limited to Bussorah Street, Haji Lane, Bali Lane and Muscat Street. Today, it is a considered a historical site with many conserved shophouses in the area.
Etymology
There are two possible explanations for how the name came about:
- One possible explanation was that an Arab merchant Syed Ali bin Mohamed Al Junied used to own the whole area, hence the choice of name;
- Another possible explanation can be traced to Raffles' instructions as part of the Jackson Plan (also known as the Raffles Town Plan) to allocate the Kampong Glam area to both the Bugis (who had already previously settled there) as well as the Arabs.
Notable landmarks
References
- ^ Jala Shekho and Lisabelle Tay, for (26 October 2015). "Arab Street: Singapore's longtime creative hub". CNN. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ Victor R. Savage; Brenda S. A. Yeoh (2003). Toponymics: A Study of Singapore Street Names. Eastern Universities Press. p. 14. ISBN 978-981-210-205-8.
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