Al-Huda Mosque

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Al-Huda Mosque
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Religion
Affiliation Islam
Location
Municipality Dunedin
Country New Zealand
Al-Huda Mosque
AdministrationOtago Muslim Association
Geographic coordinates 45°52′09″S170°30′55″E / 45.86917°S 170.51522°E / -45.86917; 170.51522
Architecture
Date established2000

Al-Huda Mosque is a mosque in central Dunedin, New Zealand. [1]

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Overview

Muslims began settling in Dunedin in greater numbers during the late 20th century, with many arriving as international students or new migrants. In 1990 the community, through the newly founded Otago Muslim Association, purchased a former warehouse in the city centre and converted it into a mosque. [2] [3] The mosque was established in 2000. [4]

Over time, Al-Huda Mosque has become more than just a place of prayer. It has hosted language classes, youth programmes and interfaith gatherings, and in 2019 the community began exploring plans for expansion to meet the needs of its growing congregation. [5]

In the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque shootings in March 2019, Al-Huda Mosque became a place of mourning and solidarity. Vigils and open days drew thousands of Dunedin residents, and community leaders described the tragedy as "a wake-up call for all of us", calling for greater understanding and unity. [6] [7]

Administration

The mosque is run by the Otago Muslim Association, which manages services, educational programmes, and interfaith initiatives across the region. [2]

See also

References

  1. "Holding fast", Otago Daily Times Magazine, 23 March 2019.
  2. 1 2 Megan Phelan, "Muslims in Dunedin: Students, migrants and building a community," Otago Daily Times, 12 March 2002
  3. "About – Otago Muslim Association". www.otagomuslim.co.nz. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  4. "Community has outgrown its mosque". Otago Daily Times Online News. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  5. "Mosque expansion being mulled". Otago Daily Times Online News. 24 October 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  6. "Al Huda Mosque in Dunedin". RNZ. 17 March 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  7. "Mosque attacks 'a wake-up call for all of us'". Otago Daily Times Online News. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2025.