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GUIDED VISIT TO AUBURN GALLIPOLI MOSQUE (max 15)
The Gallipoli Mosque at Auburn, the religious centre of the Australian Turkish Muslim community, can accommodate more than 1600 worshippers. It was constructed between 1986 and 1999, using finishes, materials and fixtures imported from Türkiye. The works were primarily funded by the local Muslim community, which contributed some $6 million over 13 years. The design of the Ottoman-style mosque is inspired by the Marmara University Mosque in Istanbul. The main dome is 22.6m high and has an internal circumference of 16.6m, with the minarets standing 34m high. In the centre hangs a beautiful crystal chandelier. Dress code: modest attire required for entry to the Mosque. Please wear long, loose clothing. Cost: $5, payable on the day. Optional lunch afterwards at local Lebanese restaurant.
EMAIL BOOKINGS ONLY to Beatrice Scheepers egoranje@gmail.com. Places determined by ballot. Priority given to members who provide membership number, expiry date and telephone number.
BOOKINGS OPEN at 9am Monday 10 August and CLOSE at 5pm Wednesday 12 August. Places to be determined by ballot. Results notified by 5pm Friday 14 August. If unsuccessful, you will also be notified and placed on a waiting list. Details of meeting place and time given once bookings confirmed.
Information only: Beatrice Scheepers 0402 969 004
The Gallipoli Mosque at Auburn, the religious centre of the Australian Turkish Muslim community, can accommodate more than 1600 worshippers. It was constructed between 1986 and 1999, using finishes, materials and fixtures imported from Türkiye. The works were primarily funded by the local Muslim community, which contributed some $6million over 13 years. The design of the Ottoman-style mosque is inspired by the Marmara University Mosque in Istanbul. The main dome is 22.6m high and has an internal circumference of 16.6m, with the minarets standing 34m high. In the centre hangs a beautiful crystal chandelier. Dress code: modest attire required for entry to the Mosque. Please wear long, loose clothing. Cost: $5, payable on the day. Optional lunch afterwards at local Lebanese restaurant.
EMAIL BOOKINGS ONLY to Beatrice Scheepers egoranje@gmail.com. 15 places determined by ballot. Priority given to members who provide membership number, expiry date and telephone number.
BOOKINGS OPEN at 9am Monday 10 August and CLOSE at 5pm Wednesday 12 August. Results notified by 5pm Friday 14 August. If unsuccessful, you will also be notified and placed on a waiting list. Details of meeting place and time given once bookings confirmed.
Information only: Beatrice Scheepers 0402 969 004