Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | 105 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1896 (original building) 11 May 1984 (current building) |
| Construction cost | HK$ 25 million |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 3,500 people |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Dome height (outer) | 9 meters |
| Dome dia. (outer) | 5 meters |
| Minaret(s) | 4 |
| Minaret height | 11 meters |
The Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre is a very important mosque in Hong Kong. It is the largest place of worship for Muslims in the city. You can find it in Kowloon, right next to Kowloon Park.
This mosque is a busy place! Muslims come here to pray five times a day. It's big enough for about 3,500 people to pray at the same time. The main prayer hall on the first floor can hold 1,000 people. There's also a special, smaller prayer hall for women on an upper floor, which has a nice terrace around it.
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History of the Mosque
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The first building for the mosque was built a long time ago, in 1896. It was located where the Tsim Sha Tsui police station is today. This first mosque was mainly used by Indian Muslim soldiers who were part of the British army in Hong Kong. They lived in a place called Whitfield Barracks nearby.
Who Uses the Mosque Today?
Today, the Kowloon Mosque is a very important place for Muslims in Hong Kong, especially those who originally come from places like South Asia and Indonesia. Many of these families live close to the mosque, often around the Chungking Mansions area. Because of this, the Kowloon Mosque is not just a place for prayer. It's also a special cultural spot for many non-Chinese Muslims living in Hong Kong.
Building Design and Features
The current mosque building was designed by an architect named I. M. Kadri. He made sure the building looked like traditional Muslim architecture. One of the coolest things about this mosque are its four tall towers, called minarets. Each minaret is 11 meters (about 36 feet) high!
Inside the mosque, there are three main prayer halls. But it's more than just a place to pray. The building also has a community hall where people can gather, a clinic for health needs, and a library where people can read and learn.
You'll find many shops selling items from South Asia near the mosque, especially in Chungking Mansions. This shows how the mosque is a central part of the community for many people.
Images for kids
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The Islamic Centre Entrance
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The mosque prayer hall.
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Outside view of mosque at night time
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Main mosque entrance, 2005
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Open Day banner in February 2011
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