| Katanning Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Katanning |
  Shown within Western Australia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°40′53.7″S 117°33′18.7″E / 33.681583°S 117.555194°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Date established | 1980 |
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. [3] [4] [5] [6] 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. [7]
Architecture
The mosque was constructed with orange bricks and silver minarets. [1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Michelmore, Karen (2 January 2017). "Imam and AFL fan Alep Mydie thrives in diverse Katanning community". ABC News. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Collins, Andrew; Lyons, Suzannah; McLennan, Leah (23 June 2016). "Election 2016: Muslim pioneers lay foundation for migration success story". ABC News. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Australia. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (30 June 1981), "No title (30 June 1981)", Australian foreign affairs record, 52 (6), Australian Govt. Pub. Service], ISSN 0311-7995
- ^ Religion - Places of worship - New mosque at Katanning opened by Tunku Abdul Rahman, 1981, retrieved 2 September 2021
- ^ Religion - Places of worship - New mosque at Katanning opened by Tunku Abdul Rahman, 1981, retrieved 2 September 2021
- ^ Religion - Places of worship - New mosque at Katanning, WA opened by Tunku Abdul Rahman, 1981, retrieved 2 September 2021
- ^ Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Radio National (28 April 2012), Lead Us To a Place, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, retrieved 2 September 2021
| Katanning Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Katanning |
Shown within Western Australia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°40′53.7″S 117°33′18.7″E / 33.681583°S 117.555194°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Date established | 1980 |
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. [3] [4] [5] [6] 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. [7]
Architecture
The mosque was constructed with orange bricks and silver minarets. [1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Michelmore, Karen (2 January 2017). "Imam and AFL fan Alep Mydie thrives in diverse Katanning community". ABC News. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Collins, Andrew; Lyons, Suzannah; McLennan, Leah (23 June 2016). "Election 2016: Muslim pioneers lay foundation for migration success story". ABC News. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Australia. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (30 June 1981), "No title (30 June 1981)", Australian foreign affairs record, 52 (6), Australian Govt. Pub. Service], ISSN 0311-7995
- ^ Religion - Places of worship - New mosque at Katanning opened by Tunku Abdul Rahman, 1981, retrieved 2 September 2021
- ^ Religion - Places of worship - New mosque at Katanning opened by Tunku Abdul Rahman, 1981, retrieved 2 September 2021
- ^ Religion - Places of worship - New mosque at Katanning, WA opened by Tunku Abdul Rahman, 1981, retrieved 2 September 2021
- ^ Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Radio National (28 April 2012), Lead Us To a Place, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, retrieved 2 September 2021