Mosque in Australia’s Young town nears completion
Committee member says mosque will meet community’s religious, other needs
YOUNG, Australia (MNTV) – The mosque in Young town of New South Wales, Australia, is near completion after more than 15 months of construction, reports Australian Muslim Times.
The official opening is expected later this year.
The imposing new structure will replace the smaller mosque located on the same grounds, which has served the community for a number of years.
As the number of Muslims residing in Young ticks towards 1,000 – about a tenth of the town’s total population – this new, larger facility is a necessary step to meet the community’s growing needs.
“Every dollar donated has been managed carefully, with regular updates shared online so the community can see the progress,” says Abdullah Sultan, a committee member of the mosque.
“It’s a clear example of how accountability builds trust and if people want to see how community projects should be run, they only need to visit Young.”
Despite the busy construction schedule, Sultan says, the mosque has maintained its regular programs, “because staying connected is vital.”
“These programs remind us why we’re building this mosque – to support our youth and strengthen community bonds.
“During April, members of our local community joined the Lebanese Muslim Association on our first umrah trip as a mosque, and it was truly a blessing to have our beloved Sheikh Emad (Young’s Mosque’s resident imam) travelling with us.
“Also, a big thank you to the LMA’s Hajj Khaled Alameddine who went out of his way to ensure that our travel experience was a memorable one in every way.”
Recently, the Young Mosque launched a broader engagement strategy that has received a lot of positive feedback.
The team now supplies local food banks with groceries and visits the community pantry to provide sanitary and baby items to families in need.
Sultan emphasises these actions reflect the mosque’s role beyond being a place of worship. “Supporting our neighbours and acts of kindness are fundamental to our faith,” he explained.
“This project is a practical expression of Dawah – showing care and service in our region.”
One of the most ambitious initiatives is the free meal drive. Funded entirely through local sponsorships and donations, it aims to deliver healthy, professionally prepared meals to towns across the Hilltops region – including Harden, Boorowa and Young.
The goal is to foster connection and show that Muslims care for their neighbours, regardless of faith or background.
“This initiative is about supporting the community through simple acts of kindness, inspired by the prophetic way of feeding and greeting people, whether they are known to us or are strangers,” says Abdul Kader Ghoneim, another committee member.
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