Katanning Mosque
Mosque in Katanning, Western Australia
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The Katanning Mosque is a mosque in Katanning, Western Australia.
| Katanning Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 18 Warren Road, Katanning, Western Australia |
| Country | Australia |
  Shown within Western Australia | |
| Coordinates | 33°40′54″S 117°33′19″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Established | 1980 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | One |
| Minaret | Two |
History
The mosque was opened in 1980 after it was built by the local Islamic community who arrived in Katanning in 1974 from Christmas Island and Cocos Islands.[1][2] In 1981 it was visited and formally opened by former Malaysian Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman.[3][4]
The Australian media has, at various times, shown interest in the community and mosque, to portray an understanding of an Islamic community located in a remote Australian rural town.[5][6]
Architecture
The mosque was constructed with orange bricks and silver minarets.[1]
