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.