The Hanifa Mosque is a mosque in Nadroga-Navosa Province, Fiji.

Hanifa Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationNadroga-Navosa, Fiji
Hanifa Mosque is located in Fiji
Hanifa Mosque
Shown within Fiji
Geographic coordinates17°51′23.1″S 177°21′37.8″E / 17.856417°S 177.360500°E / -17.856417; 177.360500
Architecture
Typemosque
General contractorWestern Home Limited
Date established10 April 2021
Construction cost$1 million

History

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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

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Waqanidrola, Karalaini (17 April 2021). "New Mosque Has a List of Unique Features". pressreader. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  3. ^ Nasokia, Waisea (9 April 2021). "Koya To Open New Mosque Tomorrow". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 3 September 2021.