The Islamic community in Avondale, Auckland, reflects on Ramadan during the Covid lockdown last year and looks forward to being able to celebrate together this year. THE PRESS 160 YEARS is a series marking the launch of The Press newspaper in Christchurch on May 25, 1861. Christchurch’s Al-Noor​ mosque opened in 1985, and was the second in the country. Staff photographer/Stuff Carpenters Eddie van der Krogt, left, and Peter Mehlhopt work on Al-Noor mosque in 1984. “Since the completion of the mosque we have had many people go through it,” a spokesman told The Press.

Source: Stuff April 29, 2021 17:01 UTC