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Teenager arrested over Queenstown Mosque posters
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Teenager arrested over Queenstown Mosque posters

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Police have arrested a man in connection with posters being placed around Queenstown, including at the Islamic Centre on Gorge Road. An 18-year-old man has appeared in the Queenstown District Court today charged with possession of a knife. Police said they expected to lay further charges. Southern District Commander Superintendent Paul Basham said police realised… Continue reading Teenager arrested over Queenstown Mosque posters

$178,000 raised to establish Queenstown’s first mosque.
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$178,000 raised to establish Queenstown’s first mosque.

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Queenstown Islamic Centre members, who have been praying in their own homes, in hired-out churches, or driving hours to get to other mosques, say they’re looking forward to having a place to call their own and to welcome a growing number of Muslim visitors to the city. Each Friday before the congregational prayer Jumu’ah comes… Continue reading $178,000 raised to establish Queenstown’s first mosque.