Hanifa Mosque
The Hanifa Mosque is a mosque in Nadroga-Navosa Province, Fiji.
| Hanifa Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Nadroga-Navosa, Fiji |
  Shown within Fiji | |
| Geographic coordinates | 17°51′23.1″S 177°21′37.8″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| General contractor | Western Home Limited |
| Date established | 10 April 2021 |
| Construction cost | $1 million |
History
The mosque was opened on 10 April 2021 after being constructed at a cost of $1 million for a period of one year.[1] It was financed and founded by Bobby Khan, and the mosque was named after Khan's mother, Hanifa Begum.[2] The land where the mosque stands today was donated and built by Western Home Limited. The opening ceremony was officiated by Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport Minister Faiyaz Koya.[3]
See also
References
- Oktaviani, Zahrotul (10 April 2021). "Muslim Kepulauan Fiji Kini Punya Masjid Baru" [Fiji Island Muslims Now Owns a New Mosque]. Republika (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- Waqanidrola, Karalaini (17 April 2021). "New Mosque Has a List of Unique Features". pressreader. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- Nasokia, Waisea (9 April 2021). "Koya To Open New Mosque Tomorrow". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
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