Preston Mosque, Islamic prayer center in Preston, Melbourne, Australia.
Description
The Umar bin Al-Khattab Mosque is a prayer house with a large prayer hall that accommodates hundreds of worshippers daily, along with a dome and minaret. The building also features classrooms for religious education and separate spaces for women's activities.
History
Construction of the mosque began in 1975 after Muslims initially gathered at a residential property. It was completed and officially opened in 1976, with architectural features like the dome added in the years following.
Culture
The mosque serves as a gathering place and spiritual center for Bosnian and Arab communities in the area. It reflects how different Muslim groups have built their religious life in Melbourne over the decades.
Practical
It helps to check prayer times before visiting, as these change with the seasons. Women and men have separate prayer areas, so be prepared for different rooms and sections.
Did you know?
In 2009 the mosque signed an agreement with the local city council for community projects together. This partnership between a religious institution and local government was uncommon in the area at that time.
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