A burgeoning Muslim population in Young, New South Wales, has led to the construction of a new mosque, highlighting the community’s expansion and integration, Iqna reported. Located over 370 kilometers southwest of Sydney, Young has attracted hundreds of Muslim families seeking a quieter lifestyle, with many relocating from major cities over the past five years. The Muslim presence in Young dates back to the late 1980s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bassem Ali, one of the town’s first Muslim settlers from Lebanon, noted that his family sought a rural lifestyle similar to their home country. Today, Arabic is the second most spoken language in Young, with one in ten residents identifying as Muslim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The existing mosque, established in 1994, has become inadequate for the growing community, especially during significant events like Eid. To address this, construction began last year on a larger mosque that will accommodate over 1,000 worshippers, nearly five times the current capacity, serving as a symbol of opportunity and growth for the community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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