Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hall

The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hall, located on Race Course Lane in Little India, Singapore, was officially opened in 1953 to honor the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. The hall has a rich history, beginning with a fundraising initiative following Gandhi's assassination in 1948, which aimed to create a memorial that included a library and assembly hall. The building, designed in a modern style with Art Deco influences, features a life-sized bronze bust of Gandhi and has served various community functions over the years, including housing the Singapore Indian Development Association. After undergoing restoration, it was reopened in 2011 and is now part of the Little India Heritage Trail, making it a significant cultural site for both tourists and researchers interested in Singapore's Indian heritage.