Ammar Mosque and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre facts for kids
The Ammar Mosque and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre is a special place for Muslims in Hong Kong. It is also known as the Wan Chai Mosque. This mosque is the third one built in Hong Kong. The first building was finished in 1967.
History of the Mosque
The very first Ammar Mosque was a small building next to a cemetery on Seymore Street. In 1978, the government needed the land to build a tunnel called the Aberdeen tunnel. So, the mosque had to move to a new spot on Oi Kwan Road. The new and bigger mosque building opened its doors in September 1981.
What the Mosque Looks Like
A special architect named Ramju Sadick designed the mosque. It is a tall building with eight floors! Inside, you can find many different rooms. There are prayer halls where people pray, a Chinese restaurant, and even a bakery. The mosque also has a clinic, classrooms for learning, a library full of books, and a room for meetings and talks.
What Happens at the Mosque
The Ammar Mosque is a very important place for the Muslim community in Hong Kong. It is the main office for the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong, which is the biggest Islamic group there. It is also home to the Hong Kong Islamic Youth Association, where young Muslims can get together and learn.
