Hanifa Mosque Explained

Hanifa Mosque
Map Type:Fiji
Map Size:225px
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:-17.8564°N 177.3605°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Nadroga-Navosa, Fiji
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Architecture Type:mosque
General Contractor:Western Home Limited
Established:10 April 2021
Construction Cost:$1 million
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The Hanifa Mosque is a mosque in Nadroga-Navosa Province, Fiji.

History

The mosque was opened on 10 April 2021 after being constructed at a cost of $1 million for a period of one year.[1] It was financed and founded by Bobby Khan, and the mosque was named after Khan's mother, Hanifa Begum.[2] The land where the mosque stands today was donated and built by Western Home Limited. The opening ceremony was officiated by Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Minister Faiyaz Koya.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Oktaviani. Zahrotul. 10 April 2021. Muslim Kepulauan Fiji Kini Punya Masjid Baru. Republika. 13 October 2021. id. Fiji Island Muslims Now Owns a New Mosque.
  2. Web site: Waqanidrola . Karalaini . 17 April 2021 . New Mosque Has a List of Unique Features . 10 October 2022 . pressreader.
  3. News: Nasokia. Waisea. 9 April 2021. Koya To Open New Mosque Tomorrow. Fiji Sun. 3 September 2021.