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Geraldton District Mosque


History


Built at a cost of $73,000, the money being raised by donations from the 22 Islamic families in Geraldton with additional donations from local businesses. The mosque was officially opened in October 1988 with services conducted by Imam Hadji Abdul

Urban and Architectural


This building is constructed of light coloured brick and has a low pitched colorbond roof which extends to cover a verandah to the front. The building features traditional styling and symbols in keeping with its use as a mosque. The building is screened from the parking area with a low brick wall with capped brick piers and metal railing infill between. Extensions were constructed in 2001 to accommodate a kitchen, store room and verandah.

Description


This mosque located in Geraldton, Western Australia, was built by the Malay Cocos Community. It is surrounded by green fields and within a walking distance from the Indian Ocean.

References


https://www.geraldtonguardian.com.au/

Details

Location

172 George Rd, Geraldton WA 6530, Australia

Worshippers

150

Owners

Cocos Island Community

Year of Build

1988

Area

400

Drawings

Map

History

Built at a cost of $73,000, the money being raised by donations from the 22 Islamic families in Geraldton with additional donations from local businesses. The mosque was officially opened in October 1988 with services conducted by Imam Hadji Abdul

Urban and Architectural

This building is constructed of light coloured brick and has a low pitched colorbond roof which extends to cover a verandah to the front. The building features traditional styling and symbols in keeping with its use as a mosque. The building is screened from the parking area with a low brick wall with capped brick piers and metal railing infill between. Extensions were constructed in 2001 to accommodate a kitchen, store room and verandah.

Description

This mosque located in Geraldton, Western Australia, was built by the Malay Cocos Community. It is surrounded by green fields and within a walking distance from the Indian Ocean.