Auckland Islamic Centre to feature aquatic, conference and sport facilities

The Federation of Islamic Association of New Zealand (FIANZ) has secured the permission to build an Islamic Vocational Centre in Auckland that will feature a multipurpose sports hall, an indoor swimming pool and conference space.

The idea to build the Islamic Centre was conceptualised more than five years ago and the 4.5 hectare site was purchased three years ago.

With construction set to get underway in the coming weeks, the estimated cost of the project is an excess of $15 million – with funding backing coming from the local Islamic community and overseas.

The centre will be the biggest in New Zealand with living area, auditorium, outdoor sports ground, offices, a two storey school building with 13 classrooms, two specialised teaching rooms, six accommodation units, a multipurpose sports hall with indoor swimming pools, conference rooms, and three different parking spaces to accommodate 150+ cars.

New Zealand has a Muslim population of around 55,000 people of which around 65% live in Auckland. The new Islamic Centre aims to serve not just serve as a mosque for praying but also as a place for recreational activity for the community members.

The school at the centre will host around 300 students in general studies along with learning Arabic language and subjects on Islamic culture. There will be short and long term courses on the teachings of Islam and regular events to engage the community members.

A FIANZ spokesperson explained “the purpose of Islamic Centre is also to attract member of other communities to come forward and know Islam better, to establish brotherhood and understanding between the communities through interaction.

“The Islamic Centre will also bring women and children to the centre both for learning and spending quality time during weekends and holidays.

For more information go to www.fianz.co.nz

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