#9 North Bridge Road

North Bridge Road was one of the earliest roads in Singapore that is outlined and named in the 1822 Town Plan.

• What is so interesting about the shop at no. 718?

No. 718 is Haji V. Syed Abu Thahir Trading.It has been in existence since 1924. Not only can one find all Muslim-related items here, one will also be able to find some Hindu-related items such as incense and incense holders, and cosmetics such as Henna hair dye.

As mentioned earlier, the shop sells an assortment of stuff.

Hema and the incense sticks.

Ok I just have to say it here. This kind of scarf is actually used by Arab men as part of their headress (think Yasser Arafat). Anyway, somehow, it has now become some sort of 'in' fashion accessory that's sold in places like Topman, River Island etc. FYI it costs $10 only at this shop whereas those high street fashion stores sell them for $30 plus!!!
(refer to image below..hahah)

The piece of wood/stick that Erjin is holding here is used by traditional Muslims as a toothbrush and is highly effective.The act of using such a stick for one's oral hygiene is referred to by Muslims as 'bersiwak'. It is encouraged among Muslims because it is said that it was one of the common practices of the Prophet Muhammad.