Lautoka Jame Masjid
The Lautoka Jame Masjid is an Islamic mosque in Lautoka, Fiji.
| Lautoka Jame Masjid | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Lautoka, Ba Province, Western Division |
| Country | Fiji |
  Shown within Fiji | |
| Geographic coordinates | 17°36′22.0″S 177°27′18.0″E |
The building has two floors and is known for its arched doors and white marble structure.[1]
The former president of the Fiji Muslim League, Musa Vali Suleman Patel had served as imam of the mosque for over 25 years. He was later murdered in the Christchurch mosque shootings.[2][3]
Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern visited the mosque in 2020 where she unveiled a plaque in honour of the three Fijians killed in the shooting as part of a ceremony.[4][5]
See also
References
- "Lautoka Jame Mosque | Lautoka | Fiji | AFAR". www.afar.com. 2018-02-12. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- Stuff. "The end of our innocence". interactives.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- TOKALAU, TORIKA (2019-03-17). "Fijian Imam among those killed in Christchurch shootings". Stuff. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- "PM Jacinda Ardern pays tribute to Fijians killed in Christchurch mosque attacks". RNZ. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- "Closure For Family Of Christchurch Shooting Victim". Fiji Sun. 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
External links
- A photo of Lautoka Mosque at the National Library of New Zealand
- hif:Lautoka Muslim Primary School (Fiji Hindi)
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