Broken Hill Mosque

The mosque features a simple wooden structure with iron elements, containing both an ante-room and a prayer room oriented towards Mecca.

Constructed in 1887 at North Camel Camp, this mosque served Afghan and Indian camel drivers who transported goods across the Australian outback until the 1920s.

The building includes traditional Islamic architectural elements, such as concrete channels for washing rituals and stepping stones leading to the prayer area.

Visitors can access the mosque museum on Fridays between 11 AM and 1 PM or by scheduling appointments through the Broken Hill Historical Society.

Bobby Shamroze, whose father and grandfather were camel drivers, maintains the museum and shares personal stories connecting three generations to this religious site.

Location: New South Wales

Location: City of Broken Hill

Inception: 1887

Address: Buck Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880

GPS coordinates: -31.93800,141.47800

Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:47