Katanning Mosque Explained

Katanning Mosque
Map Type:Western Australia
Map Size:225px
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:-33.6816°N 117.5552°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Katanning
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Organizational Status:-->
Functional Status:Active
Architecture Type:Mosque
Established:1980
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The Katanning Mosque is a mosque in Katanning, Western Australia.

History

The mosque was opened in 1980 after it was built by the local Islamic community who arrived in Katanning in 1974 from Christmas Island and Cocos Islands.[1] [2] In 1981 it was visited and formally opened by former Prime Minister of Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman.The community and mosque have had interest at different times from Australian media, for understanding of how the community feels about being in an Australian country town.

Architecture

The mosque was constructed with orange bricks and silver minarets.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Michelmore. Karen. 2 January 2017. Imam and AFL fan Alep Mydie thrives in diverse Katanning community. ABC News. 2 September 2021.
  2. News: Collins. Andrew. Lyons. Suzannah. McLennan. Leah. 23 June 2016. Election 2016: Muslim pioneers lay foundation for migration success story. ABC News. 2 September 2021.