Ponsonby Mosque
History
The first and oldest mosque in New Zealand was Ponsonby Masjid (Al-Masjid Al-Jamie), which was built in 1979. The mosque can accommodate up to 700 people and features separate male and female prayer areas as well as kitchen and Janaza facilities.
Urban and Architectural
This mosque is located in an urban context in Grey Lynn area, not far from Auckland Port Fitzroy and city centre. Located between houses, the mosque's architecture has influences from the Indian subcontinent (pointed arches) and a unique feature being its large green dome.
Description
This a typical suburban mosque and one of the oldest in the area. It continues to be an active centre for the Muslim community of Auckland.
References
https://www.facebook.com/ponsonbymasjid/
Details
Location
17 Vermont Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
Worshippers
150
Owners
New Zealand Muslim Association
Year of Build
1979
Area
350 Sq.m
Drawings
Map
History
The first and oldest mosque in New Zealand was Ponsonby Masjid (Al-Masjid Al-Jamie), which was built in 1979. The mosque can accommodate up to 700 people and features separate male and female prayer areas as well as kitchen and Janaza facilities.
Urban and Architectural
This mosque is located in an urban context in Grey Lynn area, not far from Auckland Port Fitzroy and city centre. Located between houses, the mosque's architecture has influences from the Indian subcontinent (pointed arches) and a unique feature being its large green dome.
Description
This a typical suburban mosque and one of the oldest in the area. It continues to be an active centre for the Muslim community of Auckland.