IS there a Swimming pool in Singapore just for girls?
If no then how do hijabi gals go for swim?
if yes , where is it.
No not that i know of.
most gals i know just swim in the sea. with their hijab and some don't wear the hijab when they swim. (but covering everything else)
or you can try this swimwear for muslim women. its called the burkini or burqini. Not sure if any gals have worn it.
http://www.ahiida.com/index.ph...
There is a swimming pool for muslimah in Madrasah Al-Arabiah Al-Islamiah at Geylang Lor 13. It's located on the top floor.
What i hear is that you need to be a member to use the facilities there and that you will have to make an appointment to use the place. Also that the place is not all that big.
For hijabi gals who dont make use of the 'muslimah' swimming pool in S'pore, they either go to the beaches or the various public swimming pools in S'pore. In the swimming pools, some hijabi girls are dressed in the normal swimming attire which may not necessarily cover most parts of their body.
Some other hijabi girls wear the type of swimming attire which cover their limbs, and also wear swimcaps. Some others wear the 'one suit' type, which means even their neck is covered (something like divers minuse the goggles and airtank).
Since the ruling at the beaches are 'more relaxed', some hijabi girls just jump into the sea wearing their casual outfits, not necessarily made of material suitable for swimming. Some also just wear bermudas or long pants with shortsleeved tshirts, or with long sleeved tshirts. Some wear swim caps, some just don't. There'e also many who wear proper swimming attire.
Oh i found this on the web thought i'll share.
The Muslimah Swimming Club
Muhammadiyah Association has come up with a solution to overcome this dilemma. A swimming pool solely for the usage of the Muslimahs will be built on the roof of the new Muhammadiyah Education Centre. Memberships are open to all Muslimahs. To realize this ambitious dream, we need the full support of Muslimahs.The target is to get 1000 muslimahs as members of the club, thus raising $1 million.
Benefits
* Use of the swimming pool from 8 am to 10 pm
* Discounts for private poolside functions
* Discounts for enrolling in our swimming courses by certified instructor
* Use the gymnasium at the same location
* Surfing the internet from 6 pm to 10 pm
* Special rates for activities organized by the Association's or the Women's Wing
* Participate in activities organized by the Women's Wing locally or overseas
* Assistance if you wish to organize courses, camping, seminar and other activities meant for the Muslimahs
* Any other discounts that will be introduced from time to time
the muhammadiyah one sounds really cool, but the s$1k price tag for membership till 2010 is pretty steep.
0votes 6/12/2007 9:30:50 PM by shidah rookieIn Singapore, Muslim women can swim at any public swimming pools provided they put on special swimwear for Muslimahs; such as listed in the following websites:
http://www.rubyzent.com
No need for special pools or memberships.
Actually, regarding the swimming session in Muhammadiyah, it is a lot cheaper than that.
You can call Sis Masita at 62821908 for more info. They even provide swimming lessons. $50/4 lessons (for members) and $80/4 lessons (for non-members).
If you don't wish to become a member or go for the swimming lessons, then you can just go for a swim with your buddies but each person has to pay $5. You would also have to make an appointment.
hi nasi,
there is one i know of, it is located in lorong 13, geylang, on the roof top of madrasah alarabiah alislamiah. i was informed thatyou have to be a member and pay a small amount. they do even have a web site, try google muhammadiyah singapore.
The website is as follows:
http://www.muhammadiyah.org.sg...
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