Alice Springs Afghan Mosque
History
In the 1960s, Omar Satour and Muslim community of Alice Springs established their first mosque in the area of Larapinta. A white roof covers the building.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque is composed of two main buildings. The main materials used on the facade are red bricks and a rectangular minimalist minaret on the side.
Description
This mosque located on Lyndavale Drive was founded by the Alice Spring Islamic Society.
References
Research and writing by Pamela Rajkowski 28–30 April 2020, OAM
Australia-Afghanistan relations: Reflections on a half-century, William Maley, 2019. Institute for Australian Strategic Policy.
Details
Location
101 Lyndavale Dr, Larapinta NT 0870, Australia
Worshippers
150
Owners
Omar Satour
Year of Build
1960
Area
400
Drawings
Map
History
In the 1960s, Omar Satour and Muslim community of Alice Springs established their first mosque in the area of Larapinta. A white roof covers the building.
Urban and Architectural
The mosque is composed of two main buildings. The main materials used on the facade are red bricks and a rectangular minimalist minaret on the side.
Description
This mosque located on Lyndavale Drive was founded by the Alice Spring Islamic Society.