Hanifa Mosque
| Hanifa Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Sect | Hanafi |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Queens Road, Nadroga-Navosa, Viti Levu |
| Country | Fiji |
Location of the mosque in Fiji | |
Interactive map of Hanifa Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 17°51′23″S 177°21′38″E / 17.85639°S 177.36056°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Funded by | Bobby Khan |
| General contractor | Western Home Limited |
| Established | 1990s |
| Groundbreaking | 2020 |
| Completed | 2021 |
| Construction cost | FJ$1 million |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 200 worshippers |
| Minaret | 2 (maybe more) |
The Hanifa Mosque, also called Masjid Hanifa, is a Sunni Islam mosque, located in Nadroga-Navosa Province on Viti Levu, Fiji.
History
After visiting a small 25-year-old mosque in 2019, Nadi businessman, Bobby Khan, pledged funds for construction of new mosque. Opened on 10 April 2021 at a cost of FJ$1 million, the project took approximately 18 months to complete.[1][2] The mosque was named after Khan's mother, Hanifa Begum.[3] The land where the mosque stands today was donated and built by Western Home Limited. The opening ceremony was officiated by Faiyaz Koya, the Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport.[4]
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). "Nadi Businessman Builds Close to $1M Mosque in 18 Months". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 11 December 2024 – via Press Reader.
- ^ 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.
External links
Media related to Hanifa Mosque at Wikimedia Commons