Al-Zahra Mosque
| Al Zahra Mosque Al Zahra Mosque | |
|---|---|
Al Zahra Mosque in 2006 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia (Twelver) |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Arncliffe (Sydney), New South Wales |
| Country | Australia |
Location in greater metropolitan Sydney | |
| Coordinates | 33°55′58″S 151°08′55″E / 33.932659°S 151.148667°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Iranian architecture |
| Established | 1980 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 1 |
The Al Zahra Mosque, more commonly known as the Al Zahra Mosque, is a Twelver Shi'ite mosque located in Arncliffe, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1980, it is Australia's first and largest Shia mosque and also one of the Australia's largest mosques.
Professor Ahmad Abdul Majeed Hammoud is perhaps the founder of Al Zahra College, which belongs to Al Zahra Mosque.
Since the mosque was built there has been considerable real-estate development within its proximity[1] and, in 2013, it was reported that the growing population of Muslim voters are affecting the outcomes of Federal and State elections.[2]
There have been allegations of threats made against the worshippers at the mosque.[3]
In March 2026, the mosque hosted a mourning service following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The event included prayers and commemorations attended by members of the congregation.[4] [5]
See also
References
- ^ Cleary, Paul (26 February 2011). "New apartment projects build on the success of migrants". The Australian. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ Aston, Heath (5 April 2013). "Battle for Barton will be decided by mosque's support". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ "Men arrested after mosque 'threat'". Sydney Morning Herald. 25 November 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ Christian, Harrison (2 March 2026). "'Scary': Aus mosques mourn death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei". news.com.au.
- ^ Christian, Harrison (2 March 2026). "'Scary': Aus mosques mourn death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei". news.com.au.